2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1766-1853)
ca. 1825
1920.4
Watercolor on ivory
Artist/Maker: Anthony Meucci

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Commemorative medalet

Commemorative medalet
Commemorative medalet
Title
Commemorative medalet
Date 
1876
Related People 
Engraver: William H. Key
Medium 
Copper
Dimensions 
diameter: 11/16 in. ( 1.8 cm )
Description 
Copper struck medalet with obverse showing image of Liberty Bell flanked by dates: "1776" and "1876." Reverse depicts elevation of building with legend below: "INDEPENDENCE HALL."
Object Number 
108
Marks 
Inscription: reverse, in exergue, at center: "KEY. F."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.