Artwork Details
- Title
- A.D.T. Burglary and Fire Protection Medal (design for obverse)
- Artist
- Founder
- Medallic Art Company
- Date
- 1955
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 3 in. (7.7 cm) diam.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- bronze
- Keywords
- Cityscape — bird’s eye view
- Disaster — fire
- Study
- Figure male — full length
- Object — weapon — sword
- Architecture Exterior — industry — factory
- Object Number
- 1967.93.55
Artwork Description
ADT was known as the American District Telegraph when it was organized in 1874. The obverse of Joseph Renier’s design depicts a Roman warrior whose shield symbolizes the protection offered by ADT. to industries and homes. Research has not revealed the purpose for which this medal was designed.