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Erie Canal

Charles Cushing Wright, American, 1796–1857
y1945-105

Information

Title
Erie Canal
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
diam. 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum Collection
Object Number
y1945-105
Signatures
Inscribed, bottom, in relief: H.DEL / W. E.C[? unclear with tarnishing]; Circular inscription, along bottom edge, in relief: C.C. WRIGHT SC. / 1826
Inscription
Circular inscription, along top edge, in relief: UNION OF ERIE WITH THE ATLANTIC; Verso, circular inscription, along edge, in relief: THE CANAL COMM. 4 JULY 1817 COMP. 26 OCT 1825; Verso, inscribed on banner, lower center: EXCELSIOR; Circular inscription, along bottom edge, in relief: C.C. WRIGHT SC. / 1826 / (circular) ER..[?]. BY THE CITY OF N. YORK;
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