Medal, Commemorative
- Title:
- Daniel Webster
- Object Name:
- Medal, Commemorative
- Object ID:
- 2003.030
- Creator:
- Wright, Charles Cushing (1796-1854) -- Engraver; Meade Brothers -- Photographer
- Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- 1852
- Description:
- Medal honoring Daniel Webster (1782-1852), by Charles Cushing Wright (1796-1854), New York, c. 1852. Cast bronze. Original case. Brown patina. Obverse: relief bust of Webster facing right. Raised lettering: "DANIEL WEBSTER / C.C. WRIGHT. D & F." Reverse: relief image of globe atop pillar; "I STILL LIVE" on plinth. Below plinth: "MEADE. BROS. DAG: F.W. GREEN. PUB:" Government buildings in background. Encircled by laurel wreath. Raised lettering around inside of wreath: "LIBERTY AND UNION, NOW AND FOREVER, ONE AND INSEPARABLE." Shield at bottom.
A. Medal
B. Square case with hinged cover. Covered with embossed black morocco leather. Red velvet lining. Removable insert with opening to fit medal. Imprinted gold decoration on inside edge. Two clasps. - Material:
- Metal
- Dimensions:
- D-0.3 Dia-3 inches
- Provenance:
- Purchased by donor from William Reese Co., New Haven, CT, May 2003.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Lewis M. Stark
- Subjects:
- Globes, Government buildings, Laurel wreath, Medals, Pillars, Shields
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