2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Artist/Maker: John James Audubon

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1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition Medal

1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition Medal
1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition Medal
Title
1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition Medal
Date 
1876
Medium 
Wood
Dimensions 
diameter: 2 1/2 in. ( 6.3 cm )
Description 
Turned wooden medal with obverse depicting Independence Hall building with legend: "1776 INDEPENDENCE HALL 1876/BIRTHPLACE OF LIBERTY"; inscription in exergue: "COMMENCED 1729/FINISHED 1734." Reverse contains inscription at center: "GREAT/INTERNATIONAL/EXHIBITION/FAIRMOUNT PARK/PHILADELPHIA/4TH OF JULY/1876"; surrounding legend: "THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE."
Object Number 
INV.4322
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.