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Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.130   © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Coin
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.130 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Coin

Date20th century
MediumBrass, cloth
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 1/2 x 1in. (11.4 x 2.5cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionTri-colored ribbon tied to Columbus Day commemorative coin. Thick red, white, and green vertical striped ribbon with round brass coin attached. On front of coin, a relief image of Christopher Columbus's ship at sea. On the back in relief reads, "ITALY / COLUMBUS DAY / AMERICA".
Object number2005.180.130
InscribedEngraved to back of coin, "ITALY / COLUMBUS DAY / AMERICA".
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Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.131  © 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, 2005.180.105  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Whitehead and Hoag Company
1926
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, 2005.180.104  © 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
Crazy Quilt
Mrs. Lillian Clifford Burdick
1887-1890