Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commemorative Medal

Copied Adolph A. Weinman, Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commemorative Medal, 1904, bronze, medal: 2 342 3414 in. (7.07.00.6 cm) triangular, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. C. Keith McLane, 1970.220A-B

Artwork Details

Title
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commemorative Medal
Founder
U.S. Mint
Date
1904
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
medal: 2 342 3414 in. (7.07.00.6 cm) triangular
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. C. Keith McLane
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Keywords
  • Figure group — female
  • Figure female — nude
  • Animal — bird — eagle
  • Landscape — time — sunrise
  • Allegory — place — America
  • Animal — dolphin
  • Object — other — flag
Object Number
1970.220A-B

Artwork Description

The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair---also known as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition---marked the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, which dramatically broadened the territory of the United States. Adolph Weinman created this alternate design for the reverse of the commemorative medal (see 1970.217a-b), which was available to fairgoers in St. Louis for fifty cents.