Collection Highlights
Panoramic View of New York City (in Eight Sections)
1842-45
1915.76
Black ink over graphite on eight sheets of ivory paper with partial black ink borders, laid on Japanese paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Emancipation Proclamation Commemorative Medal
Title
Emancipation Proclamation Commemorative Medal
Date
1871
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
diameter: 1 13/16 in. ( 4.6 cm )
Description
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right with legend: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENT UNITED STATES." Reverse bears inscription within ornate border: "MARCH 4. 1861./TO/APRIL 15. 1865./EMANCIPATION/PROCLAIMED/JAN. 1. 1863."; in exergue: "MEDAL SERIES OF THE/U.S. MINT./J.POLLOCK 1871 DIRECTOR."
Object Number
1148
Marks
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "BARBER"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
