Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International Exposition Medal of Award

Albert Laessle, Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International Exposition Medal of Award, 1926, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle, 1971.117.1
Copied Albert Laessle, Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International Exposition Medal of Award, 1926, bronze, 1⁄8 x 2 7⁄8 in. (0.3 x 7.2 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle, 1971.117.1

Artwork Details

Title
Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International Exposition Medal of Award
Artist
Date
1926
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
1⁄8 x 2 7⁄8 in. (0.3 x 7.2 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Keywords
  • Animal — bird — eagle
  • Cityscape — Pennsylvania — Philadelphia
Object Number
1971.117.1
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1971.117.1

Artwork Description

Albert Laessle created the Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International Exposition Medal in 1926 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. On the obverse, the American bald eagle stands guard over its eggs, symbolically defending the freedom that was born in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.