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International Philatelic Exhibition Medal

Emil Fuchs

American Art

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MEDIUM Bronze
DATES 1926
DIMENSIONS 2 3/16 x 3 1/2 x 1/8 in. (5.6 x 8.9 x 0.3 cm)
MARKINGS Foundry mark stamped along bottom edge: "MEDALLIC ART CO. N Y"
SIGNATURE Cast initials on obverse, lower left: "E.F."
COLLECTIONS American Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 32.2092.103.4
CREDIT LINE Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Rectangular medal with rounded top edge in presentation box. 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"; inscribed along bottom: "INTERNATIONAL PHILATELIC EXHIBITION / NEW YORK 1926"
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
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