Collection Highlights
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge
Object name
Badge
Date
1889
Medium
Bronze, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 3 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 8.6 x 4.1 cm )
Diameter (of badge): 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Description
Bronze badge worn by a member of the George Washington inauguration centennial committee; badge suspended from two bars linked by chains; top bar "NEW YORK 1789-1889 GW"; lower bar engraved "GENERAL COMMITTEE."; obverse of badge with profile bust of George Washington facing left with tied fasces to right, with "PATER PATRIA / MDCC LXXXIX" and "GEORGE WASHINGTON"; reverse has eagle with shield and motto, and "TO COMMEMORATE THE INAUGURATION OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AS FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT NEW YORK APRIL XXXTH MDCLXXXIX - BY AUTHORITY OF THE COMMITTEE ON CELEBRATION NEW-YORK APRIL XXXTH MCDDDLXXXIX"; ivory silk ribbon.
Object Number
Z.3443
Marks
Mark: on reverse of bar: "TIFFANY & CO."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
