Bronze Plaque, United States. 1923.55.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1923.55.1

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Obverse: AVGVSTVS SAINT-GAUDENS SCVLPTOR AETATIS L/ HELEN MEARS FECIT PARIS MDCCCXCVIII. - Halflenght portrait of Saint-Gaudens to r.; leaning on pedestal of model for equestrian Gen. Sherman statue

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Length: 190
    • Length: 220

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Plaque

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1898
  • Material: Bronze
  • Shape: Rectangular

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: AVGVSTVS SAINT-GAUDENS SCVLPTOR AETATIS L/ HELEN MEARS FECIT PARIS MDCCCXCVIII.
    • Type: Halflenght portrait of Saint-Gaudens to r.; leaning on pedestal of model for equestrian Gen. Sherman statue

  • Edge

    • Description: Inscribed on base of plaque: "Copyrighted 1916 Mary Mears" and stamped " GORHAM CO.FOUNDERS/ OAJX"

References

  • Citation: Baxter.214

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1923.55.1
  • Lot: 1923.55
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Category: 20c

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) (images)
  • Rights: Copyright Undetermined