Collection Highlights
The Peale Family
1773-1809
1867.298
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge/ medal
Object name
Badge/ medal
Date
1910-1940
Medium
Metal, ribbon, celluloid, paper
Dimensions
4 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 1/4 in.
Description
A gold colored metal two-part medal. The top pin bar is a rectangular frame with embossed flourishes and inset with a celluloid covered printed paper with the word "Steward". It is attached to the lower medallion by a white silk ribbon backed by a longer blue ribbon. The lower medallion is an eight pointed star with radiating rays embossed in the center "808".
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number