Manufacturing Chemists Association Medal for Excellence in College Chemistry Teaching

Copied Joseph E. Renier, Manufacturing Chemists Association Medal for Excellence in College Chemistry Teaching, 1957, bronze, 3 in. (7.7 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier, 1967.93.57

Artwork Details

Title
Manufacturing Chemists Association Medal for Excellence in College Chemistry Teaching
Founder
Medallic Art Company
Date
1957
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 in. (7.7 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Keywords
  • Figure group
  • Occupation — education — teacher
  • Occupation — education — student
  • Occupation — science — chemist
  • Architecture Interior — science — laboratory
Object Number
1967.93.57

Artwork Description

The Manufacturing Chemists Association, known today as the American Chemistry Council, was formed in 1872 and represents the chemical industries to state and federal governments. The obverse and reverse of Joseph Renier’s medal share the imagery of books and beakers, while the figures of a professor and his students on the reverse emphasize the role of teaching in advances in chemistry.