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Plaque

Object Name:
Plaque
Object ID:
2005.018.017
Creator:
Szainer, Armand H. (1914-1998)Artist
Date:
circa 1990
Description:
Plaster cast, American Folklore Society award, by Armand H. Szainer (1914-1998), Manchester, NH. Two circular disks of white plaster. Obverse (A): relief image of three children in center, with raised lettering around perimeter, "CHILDREN'S FOLKLORE SECTION / AMERICAN FOLKLORE SOCIETY". Reverse (B): relief image of two children playing, with raised lettering below, "Life Achievement Award". Outer perimeter of each disk is not a perfect circle and edges are not smooth. Inner disk, 4.2" diam., is actual size of the award and is raised 0.15" above the outer disk. Band of black ink around outer perimeter.
Material:
Plaster
Dimensions:
D-0.5 Dia-4.8 inches
Provenance:
From the estate of Linda Morley, widow of Armand Szainer. She was the New Hampshire State Folklorist.
Credit Line:
Gift of Linda Morley
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