Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Christopher Columbus Commemorative Medal
Title
Christopher Columbus Commemorative Medal
Date
ca. 1892
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
diameter: 2 5/16 in. ( 5.9 cm )
Description
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Columbus within central roundel, surrounded by elaborate border comprised of figures of Native American and Columbia, joining hands, with world globe above and eagle below; legend: "CRISTOFORO COLOMBO." Reverse depicts group of Native Americans, awe-struck by apperance of winged Columbia, at upper left, surrounded by winged putti holding burning torch, cornucopia, and caduceus; sun rising in background, at left; date above: "MDCCCXCII"; all within ornate border of shields and stars.
Object Number
INV.10761
Marks
Inscription: obverse, at lower left of field: "L.POGLIACHI INV. A.CAPPUCCIO ING. JOHNSON - MILANO"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
