Museum Collections
Luce Center
Centennial of Washington's Inauguration "Black, Starr & Frost" Medal
Object Number:
INV.3189
Date:
1889
Medium:
Aluminum; cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: reverse, at lower left of field: "P.L. KRIDER CO. PHILA."
Description:
Aluminum struck medal with obverse showing Sub-Treasury building with Washington statue in front and dates below: "1789 - 1889"; legend around border: "THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF WASHINGTON'S INAUGURATION." Reverse shows two American flags with standards at center surrounded by open laurel and oak wreath; legend: "COMPLIMENTS/NEW YORK"; inscription: "BLACK, STARR & FROST." Bottom tray of blue cardboard box.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.