Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Andrew Johnson Indian Peace Medal
Title
Andrew Johnson Indian Peace Medal
Date
1866
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Andrew Johnson facing right, with legend: "ANDREW JOHNSON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES/1865." Reverse shows bust of George Washington atop altar inscribed "PEACE", with America to the right and, in the guise of Columbia, shaking hands with a Native American chief; implements of war and peace in the background.
Object Number
INV.3471
Marks
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation, at left: "Pacquet. F."
Inscription: reverse, in exergue, at right: "Pacquet F"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
