Die

Object Name:

Die

Object ID:

1978.077.05

Description:

Steel coin die, U.S.S. Kearsarge. Rectangular shape with two opposite sides that are inclined upward and inward slightly to a slight shoulder, then proceeds straight up. Top surface turned machine flat. Raised area in center 2.35" diameter, raised about 0.002". Shallow die shape in center recessed 0.5". Die area 0.72" diameter. Looks like metal-button die. Has crossed anchors and "USS" in reverse above anchors and curved ribbon across center below anchor top cross member or spar. Series of tiny beads around outside edge of die. "KEARSARGE" in raised ribbon with small wrapped portion at one end, spelled in reverse. Ribbon has small split at end where it passes over anchor. Two anchors: loop at top, cross member, splits and flares at bottom to pointed flukes at end of anchors.

Material:

Metal
Steel

Dimensions:

H-2.4 L-4 D-3.5 inches

Provenance:

From the Whittemore Homestead in Pembroke, NH.

Credit Line:

Gift of Mary W. McEvoy, Elizabeth W. Getty, and Margaret W. Mirick

People:

Whittemore, Arthur G. (1856-1931), Whittemore, Caroline R. (1858-1934), Whittemore, Manvel O. (1890-1961), McEvoy, Mary W. (1917-2001), Getty, Elizabeth W. (1920-1992), Mirick, Margaret W. (1919-2004)

Subjects:

Anchors