Collection Highlights
French press
1812-1819
1943.368
Mahogany, mahogany veneer; yellow poplar, white pine, brass, plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
1924 New York City National Democratic Convention Commemorative Medal
Title
1924 New York City National Democratic Convention Commemorative Medal
Date
1924
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 3/16 in. ( 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 cm )
Description
Octagonal bronze struck medal with obverse depicting clothed bust of John Hylan within central oval medallion inscribed: "JOHN E. HYLAN MAYOR," flanked by the Statue of Liberty, at left, and City Hall, at right; date "1924" at lower center; all within beaded border. Reverse contains seal of New York within oval medallion at center enclosed within laurel wreath; legend:"THE CITY OF NEW YORK/DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION"; all within beaded border.
Object Number
1941.783
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