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Unknown Artist, American

“The Wreck of the Steamer San Francisco and Rescue of Passengers” Medal

1854

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Unknown Artist, American

“The Wreck of the Steamer San Francisco and Rescue of Passengers” Medal

1854

Physical Qualities Bronze, 2 15/16 x 1/4 in. (7.5 x 0.6 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William Rush Dunton, Jr.
Object Number 1953.25

Inscribed: Reverse: " Testimonial / To / Captains / Crighton, Low and Stouffer, / Of The Ships / Three Bells , Kilby, and Antarctic. / From The Corporation / Of The / City of Philadelphia / For Their Gallantry in Rescuing / The Passengers From / The Wreck Of / The Steamer / San Francisco. / January 1854"

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Unknown Artist, American

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