MA in American History: Apply now and enroll in graduate courses with top historians this summer!
circa 1783
Vose, Joseph (1738?-1816)
[Society of Cincinnati gold enameled eagle medallion with 2 cuff links]
Accompanied by blue and white shirt cuff buttons or links.
GLC05849
circa 1812
Unknown
[War of 1812 lacquer snuffbox showing victory of United States over Macedonian]
Cylindrical, varnished snuff box from the War of 1812. Lid commemorates the 25 October 1812 capture of the British ship Macedonia by the USS United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur. Bottom depicts the bald eagle seal of the United States...
GLC04750
1809
Reich, John (fl. 1809)
[James Madison Indian peace medal]
Medal features James Madison's profile on front and the words "James Madison President of the U.S. A.D. 1809." Designer is unknown. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by...
GLC02767.02
1794? ca.
Paine, Thomas
British "Conder" halfpenny token expressing anger against Thomas Paine
Recto: "End of Pain" [sic] with depiction of a figure hanging from a scaffold. Verso: "May the knave of Jacobin clubs never get a trick."
GLC06303
circa 1800
[Slave shackles intended for a child]
Circa date previously estimated. Consists of two loops held together by a metal pin. Shackles were intended for a child.
GLC06151
Showing results 1 - 5