| Accession # |
86.248.4 |
|
Artist |
William Barber
|
| Title |
Chicago Fire Medal |
| Date |
1872 |
| Medium |
Bronze |
| Dimensions |
2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 3 1/16 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 7.8 cm) |
| Marks |
On reverse, lower left: "W BARBER" |
| Credit Line |
Gift of M. Christman Zulli |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 46, Drawer B
|
| Description |
Circular medal. Obverse: City in flames, winged figure flying above; text below scene: "CHICAGO OCT 8-9 1871, / FORT DEARBORN CHICo. / 1812." Reverse: Phoenix rising from flames amid smoke surrounded by the words: "MADE FROM CHICAGO COURT HOUSE BELL / SEMPER RESURGENS."
CONDITION: Normal wear, good. |
