2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Tool chest with tools
chest ca. 1790; tools ca. 1790-1850
L.1927.1
Outer case of painted pine; inner till of mahogany with ivory and brass.
Artist/Maker: Duncan Phyfe

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World's Columbian Exposition Advertising Medal

World's Columbian Exposition Advertising Medal
World's Columbian Exposition Advertising Medal
Title
World's Columbian Exposition Advertising Medal
Date 
1893
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Murdock
Medium 
Aluminum
Dimensions 
diameter: 1 3/8 in. ( 3.5 cm )
Description 
Aluminum struck medal with obverse showing world globe with inscription at left: "CHICAGO"; inscription around border: "WORLD'S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION/CHICAGO, ILLS. 1893." Reverse bears inscription within central space surrounded by laurel wreath: "ILLINOIS/PURE/ALUMINUM/COMPANY."
Object Number 
INV.4881
Marks 
Inscription: obverse, at lower left of field: "MURDOCK" Inscription: obverse, at lower right of field: "CINCINNATI"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.