Woodrow Wilson
Object NameMedal with box
Artist / Maker
Christian Petersen
(Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)
Manufacturer
Chas. M. Robbins Company
(American, 1892 - 1963)
Datec. 1925
MediumBronze
Dimensions2 1/2 inches
ClassificationsMedals, Medallions, and Coins
Credit LineGift of Lynette and John Pohlman. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museums, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberUM2019.61abcd
Status
Not on viewCultureAmerican
Period20th century
Published ReferencesDec. 28, 1925 New York Times article states that medals were to be handed out to attendees of the Wilson birthday dinner event, Hotel Astor, NYC. They are 2 inches in diameter and "cast from the sculptured head carved by Christian Petersen." Also known/ pictured in Presidential Coin & Antique Company, Inc., auction catalogue for November 15, 1997.
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Christian Petersen Art Museum
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