Accession # |
32.2092.103.1 |
Artist |
Emil Fuchs
|
Title |
International Philatelic Exhibition Medal |
Date |
1926 |
Medium |
Silver |
Dimensions |
2 3/16 x 3 1/2 x 1/8 in. (5.6 x 8.9 x 0.3 cm) |
Marks |
Foundry mark stamped along bottom edge: "MEDALLIC ART CO. N Y" and "SILVER" |
Inscriptions |
Inscribed on reverse in "AWARDED TO" banner, "EMIL FUCHS" |
Signed |
Cast initials on obverse, lower left: "E.F." |
Credit Line |
Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs |
Location |
Visible Storage: Case 46, Drawer B
|
Description |
Rectangular medal with rounded top edge. Obverse: America descending steps leading from the Capitol; on either side are figures representing the nations of the world. Reverse: View of New York City and banner inscribed "AWARDED TO / EMIL FUCHS"; inscribed along bottom: "INTERNATIONAL PHILATELIC EXHIBITION / NEW YORK 1926" |