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
Copied 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
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
Mediums Description
brass
Classifications
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.