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Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.131  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Coin
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.131 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Coin

Date20th century
MediumBrass, cloth
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 1/4 x 1in. (13.3 x 2.5cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionTri-colored ribbon tied to Columbus Day commemorative coin. Thin red, white, and green vertical striped ribbon with round brass coin attached. On front of coin, in relief an image of Christopher Columbus's ship at sea. On the back, in relief reads, "ITALY / COLUMBUS DAY / AMERICA".
Object number2005.180.131
InscribedEngraved to back of coin, "ITALY / COLUMBUS DAY / AMERICA".
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    Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.130   © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    20th century
    Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.129  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Whitehead and Hoag Company
    20th century
    Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.121  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Gennaro J. Capobianco
    after 1936
    Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.106  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Whitehead and Hoag Company
    20th century
    Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.107  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Whitehead and Hoag Company
    20th century
    Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.105  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Whitehead and Hoag Company
    1926
    Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.104  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Whitehead and Hoag Company
    1926
    Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.13 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Knights Templar
    1890
    Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.89  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Domenico Chiarello Sr.
    about 1912