Medal
- Title:
- Franklin Pierce
- Object Name:
- Medal
- Object ID:
- 1995.647.02
- Creator:
- Ellis, Salathiel (1803-1879)
Artist ; Willson, Joseph (1825-1857)Artist - Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- 1853
- Description:
- Medal. President Franklin Pierce. Silver. Obverse: Bust of Franklin Pierce in profile. Name below bust: "S. ELLIS", text around bust: "FRANKLIN PIERCE, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES / 1853". Reverse: Two figures facing each other against backdrop of an American flag. Figure on left farmer in hat, long shirt/jacket/uniform and pants, has hand on a plow or cane. Figure on right in Plains Indian feather headdress and wrapped in a blanket. Plow and ax are between figures. Text in three locking ovals above flag: "LABOR VIRTUE HONOR", name below figures: "J. WILLSON". Hole drilled in top for suspension.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- Dia-3 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Pierce, Franklin
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