United Parcel Service Fiftieth Anniversary Medal (obverse)

Anthony de Francisci, United Parcel Service Fiftieth Anniversary Medal (obverse), 1957, brass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate, 1966.110.45

Anthony de Francisci, United Parcel Service Fiftieth Anniversary Medal (obverse), 1957, brass, 2 ¹⁄₂ in. (6.5 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate, 1966.110.45

Artwork Details

Title: United Parcel Service Fiftieth Anniversary Medal (obverse)
Artist: Anthony de Francisci
Founder: Medallic Art Company
Date: 1957
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 2 ¹⁄₂ in. (6.5 cm) diam.
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate
Mediums: brass
Mediums Description: brass
Classifications: Sculpture
Medal
Subjects: Portrait male — Soderstrom, Charles W. — bust
Portrait male — McCabe, Evert — bust
Portrait male — Casey, George W. — bust
Portrait male — Casey, James E. — bust
Portrait group
Object Number: 1966.110.45
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1966.110.45

Artwork Description

The United Parcel Service was founded in 1907. The obverse of this medal shows the company’s founder, James E. Casey, and UPS executives George W. Casey, Evert McCabe, and Charles W. Soderstrom. UPS still employs the trademark shield symbol seen on this medal.

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