Object Record
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Catalog Number |
C12.503 |
Title |
Fragment from Commodore Perry's Flagship, "Lawrence" |
Object Name |
Token, Commemorative |
Description |
Small rectangular piece of wood-- has been cut and sanded. |
Date |
1813 |
Year Range from |
1810 |
Year Range to |
1815 |
Artist |
Unknown |
Dimensions |
H-0.25 L-2.5 inches |
Material |
Oak |
Place of Origin |
USA |
Provenance |
A typed note which was attached says, "A fragment from Commodore Perry's flagship, the Lawrence, in the battle of Lake Erie, Sept. 10th, 1813". The Lawrence was disabled early in the battle, and Perry carried on his command from the USS Niagara. |
People |
Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819 |
Search Terms |
Early Athenaeum Collection |
Subjects |
Battles Lake Erie War of 1812 USS Lawrence |