George Washington

Object NameMedallion

Designer Christian Petersen (Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)

Manufacturer Chas. M. Robbins Company (American, 1892 - 1963)

Date1912-1914; 1954

MediumBronze

Dimensions2 1/2 inches diameter

ClassificationsMedals, Medallions, and Coins

Credit LineGift of Lynette and John Pohlman in memory of Edward D. Sheridan. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames Iowa.

Object numberUM2019.65

Status

Not on view

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CultureAmerican

Label TextGeorge Washington, designed c. 1912 by Christian Petersen. Later cast by Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA, 1954. 2 ½ dia. In. Medal based on Gilbert Stuart's portrait of the former president. 1954 casting for Washington National Insurance Company.

Period20th century

Published ReferencesAdvertised in the Robbins Co. catalogue The Robbins Company formerly the Chas. M. Robbins Co. (parts I-III) n.d. 1912 and after. Catalogue held in the Robbins Co. archives, Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, Attleboro, MA. Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society, Third Series, Vol. 63 (Oct., 1929 -Jun., 1930), p. 23 Hobbies: The Magazine for Collectors, Sept. 1952, p. 125.

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