Medal, Commemorative

Object Name:

Medal, Commemorative

Object ID:

1975.597.20

Creator:

Morgan, George T. (1845-1925)Engraver

Date:

1877

Description:

Presidential medallion, Rutherford B. Hayes, bronze. Obverse: relief bust of Rutherford B. Hayes in profile; text around perimeter, "RUTHERFORD B. HAYES"; text on bottom of bust, "MORGAN". Reverse: laurel wreath with text around perimeter, "PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES"; text within wreath, "INAUGURATED / MARCH 5. / 1877".

Material:

Metal
Bronze

Dimensions:

D-0.25 Dia-3 inches

Provenance:

Accession 1905.002 contained medals from George Washington to Theodore Roosevelt.

Credit Line:

Gift of Henry M. Baker

People:

Baker, Henry M. (1841-1912), Hayes, Rutherford B. (1822-1893), Morgan, George T. (1845-1925)

Subjects:

Medallions, Presidents, Wreaths, Hayes, Rutherford B., Laurel wreath, Wreaths, Inaugurations, Presidential