United States of America Medal

Paul Manship, United States of America Medal, n.d., bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1965.16.81
Paul Manship, United States of America Medal, n.d., bronze, 2 7⁄8 in. (7.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1965.16.81

Artwork Details

Title
United States of America Medal
Artist
Date
n.d.
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 7⁄8 in. (7.4 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Subjects
  • Allegory — civic — liberty
  • Figure female — head
Object Number
1965.16.81
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1965.16.81

Artwork Description

Research has not revealed the purpose of this uniface medal, but the profile head appears in slightly different form in Paul Manship’s medals associated with the American military.

Works by this artist (1 item)

Lois North, New England Idyl, 1937, paint on fiberboard mounted on wood support, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1974.89.12
New England Idyl
Artist
Date1937
paint on fiberboard mounted on wood support
Not on view

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