Museum Collections
Luce Center
The Society of Medalists 7th Issue
Object Number:
INV.5540
Date:
1933
Medium:
Bronze; paper
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 7/8 in. ( 7.3 cm )
Marks:
inscription: obverse, lower right: artist's cartoon self-portrait with ear in the form of his initials, below date "1933" followed by trademark symbol
inscription: edge, upper center: "THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS SEVENTH ISSUE"
inscription: edge, lower cen
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing standing winged nude child holding laurel wreaths in both hands; inscription at center right: "GLORIA." Reverse depicts cicada that devides inscription: "F A M A" surrounded by beaded border.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.