Medal, Medallion, Spoon

Medal of Petersen’s mother, Helene, in profile sitting in a chair.

Medal of Greek goddess Athena holding branch, with an owl on a stack of books and a lamp on a pedestal. Made for Chas. Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA.

Early medal design by Petersen.

Recto: winged female with battleground behind. Verso: surround of leaves. Made for L.G. Balfour Co., Attleboro, MA.

Bookend featuring the 26th U.S. President.

Bas relief medallion honoring World War I French Marshal. Unknown if cast in bronze.

Medal featuring a woman with her hands and arms extended with two young children next to her.

Medal featuring a woman holding a torch in one hand, a laurel leaf in the other. A bird (griffin) with spread wings is in the lower left corner. Made for Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA.

Portrait medallion of Reverend John W. Moore, C.M. (1859-1925), President of St. John’s University, Brooklyn, NY, 1907 – 1925.

Medal with a profile view of the father of Helen Nerney Shaw and father-in-law of Petersen’s friend, George Nerney. Commissioned by a personal friend.

Medallion for Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa.

Medal depicting a kneeling man holding a tablet and writing utensil, farmers plow in the background.

Medal designed by Petersen for blind prevention work. Awarded annually. The Leslie Dana Gold Medal, an internationally renowned honor, has been awarded by the Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired since 1925 to many of the world’s most highly respected scholars and…

Medal with bust of Wilson facing left. Cast by Robbins Co., Attleboro, Mass.

Bas relief portrait plaque of Prince Anton Bibescu (1878–1951) and Princess Elizabeth Asquith Bibescu (1897–1945). Bibescu was Minister of the Romanian Legation in Washington, D.C. 1920 –1926. Cast by Whitehead and Hoag Company, Newark, New Jersey.

Portrait medallion of Harvard University president

One of 30,000 medals struck by Whitehead and Hoag for the company’s 50th Anniversary. Recto: Rock of Gibraltar. Verso: Headquarters at top, inscription at center, oak leaves at bottom. Cast by Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, NJ.

A donkey or oxen and the name Alma. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of all of the images are depicted on the reverse side of the spoons.

Three poppies on top and the word "California" inscribed on the front of the spoon and "Catalina, Cal." on the of bowl of the spoon. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of…

A man swinging a pick. Other tools below him. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of all of the images are depicted on the reverse side of the spoons.

Man on a rearing horse and the words General Jackson, Nashville, Tenn. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of all of the images are depicted on the reverse side of the spoons.

Peaches on a tree branch. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of all of the images are depicted on the reverse side of the spoons.

Two clusters of Hibiscus flowers. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of all of the images are depicted on the reverse side of the spoons.

A branch of holly and ivy. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of all of the images are depicted on the reverse side of the spoons.

A stem of an Easter lily. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of all of the images are depicted on the reverse side of the spoons.

A windmill and the words Old Mill and Nantucket. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of all of the images are depicted on the reverse side of the spoons.

A clock tower and the words Stone Alley and Nantucket. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of all of the images are depicted on the reverse side of the spoons.

Two palm trees. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of all of the images are depicted on the reverse side of the spoons.

Three poppies. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of all of the images are depicted on the reverse side of the spoons.

Memorial medallion. Recto: President Harding facing left, 1865-1923. Verso: façade of tomb HARDING MEMORIAL dedicated at Marion, Ohio on May 30, 1926. Struck by Whitehead and Hoag, Newark, NJ.

Half portrait bas relief plaquette of the Queen facing left and wearing crown and jewels. Struck by Whitehead and Hoag, Newark, NJ.

Medal shows a soldier bayoneting a grotesque beast (dragon) attacking a woman (representing Europe). God-like figure stands behind the soldier. Issued by The Balfour Company, Attleboro.

Medallion design with front facing Pershing. Cast by Whitehead and Hoag, Newark, NJ.

Medal with sculpture of the Winged Victory of Samothrace at the center, and a scroll and leaves at the top. Medal cast by Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA.

Commission won in open competition among engravers and sculptors in the U.S. Recto: Chemist in a lab coat looking into a microscope. Verso: Man seated under a tree.

Nude male and female holding hands across a flower. Made to wear with a particular dress of Charlotte Petersen.

Medals awarded for achievement in engineering. Recto: Anson Marston in profile with a mustache, wearing a suit and tie; surrounding inscription.. Verso: a scene with bridges, a river, a dam, a tower and buildings; surrounding inscription.

Award or medal commissioned by the Gerber Company, managed by Jostens of Owatonna, Minn.

A sculpture of a woman fades into a two-pronged spear.

Sculpture of a woman who fades into the bowl of the spoon. Tree rings are centered in the bowl of the spoon.

The round plaque is designed with a center image of a woman who wears a long dress. Both arms are extended out and appear to rest on a ledge. There are smaller images along the edge and across the middle of the plaque.

Medal with the same image as the Iowa State College Alumni Medallion.

Medallion commissioned by the Fisher family, Marshalltown, IA.

Plaque designed honoring Johnson Brigham, long-time State Librarian. Cast is presented every one to three years by the Iowa Library Association, provided some Iowa author has produced work that is worthy of recognition during those three years.. Design features kneeling…

Bottom is a man fending off a dog or wolf, with a woman and a child crouched behind him; middle sketch is of man shooting bow and arrow with woman crouched behind him holding a child; top right is a sketch of a man with a shield and sword.

Sketch within a circle of two robed figures facing each other and standing in a street. Possibly a medallion design.

Two sketches, each within a circle. The top one appears to be a base and a broken off column which seems to be blowing away. The bottom sketch shows a figure seated on a pyramid of large blocks. Possibly a medallion design.

Two sketches, each within a circle. Both show two seated or kneeling figures facing each other. Possibly a medallion design.

Study of a man looking into a microscope, in a circle frame.

Two studies of a man looking into a microscope. Probably done in preparation for the Eli Lilly Company medal.

Study of a man in a circular frame looking into a microscope.

Study of a man in a circular frame sitting at a table looking into a microscope.

Two studies of a man looking into a microscope.

The Eli Lilly and Company Research Award for fundamental research in Biological Chemistry, administered by the American Chemical Society. Recto: A man underneath a tree. Verso: Study of a woman and two children.

Sketch of a buffalo in a circle and of a sow and piglets, likely for a medallion or medal design.

Two circles with engineering students at a desk.

Three large circles, with two smaller circles at the bottom representing students studying different fields of engineering.

Two studies of a laurel or olive branch in circles.

Study of engineers in circle designs. They are in front of Engineering Hall (Marston Building). One is using a transit (theodolite) instrument on a tripod.

Medallion circle with a man stabbing a dog/wolf, defending a woman crouched, holding a child. Concept for medallion.

Circle with the bust of Thomas Jefferson. Submission to the national competition to design the Jefferson Nickel, 1938.

Two sketches in a circular frame of a person working with a microscope at a lab table or bench.

Studies of a farmer, some tending to animals, some reading. In circular frames. Possibly a medallion design.

Seven studies of an ear of corn in stylistic motifs and different stages of development. One in a circular frame. Possibly a medallion design.

A farmer and a hog in circle frame, separate hog sketch. Possibly a medallion design.

Study of a farmer, pigs, outline of the State of Iowa with two pigs and an ear of corn within.

Recto: robed male standing on a pedestal. Verso: two heads in profile facing left in a round medallion.

Study of a group of people in three circles and one unrelated with a rectangular frame and children surrounding a seated figure.

Sketch of a chalice or spoon design with a seated satyr or devil.

Sketch of man shooting a bow and arrow with woman crouched behind him holding a child; drawn in a circle.

Man shooting a bow and arrow with woman crouched behind him holding a child; drawn in a rectangle.

Three sketches with two figures in each sketch. Two sketches of a person supporting a Fallen Christ, and one sketch of two robed figures walking.

Cast by Gorham Co. Bronze Division.

Medal based on Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of the former president. 1) Medal commemorating the Meeting of the General Society of the Cincinnati at Boston, 1929. 2) Uniface. 3) Obverse: IN / COMMEMORATION / OF THE / GEORGE WASHINGTON / BICENTENNIAL / 1732-1932 / STATE / OF /…

Yellowstone Park with a bear facing front on hind legs image on top. The bear design was also used on spoons for Yosemite National Park. Spoon designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA.

Depicts woman with child on lap pointing at sunrise, medical symbol is below sun, bolt in back.

Roundel with a profile view of the father of Helen Nerney Shaw and father-in-law of Petersen’s friend, George Nerney.

Yosemite Park with a bear facing front on hind legs image on top. The bear design was also used on spoons for Yellowstone Park. Child’s spoon designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA.

Pair of bookends with thin George Washington Medallion (CPC #1137) designed by Christian Petersen attached on front. Base painted green. Produced by the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA.

The round plaque mold is designed with a center image of a woman who wears a long dress. Both arms are extended out and appear to rest on a ledge. There are smaller images along the edge and across the middle of the plaque. The plaster is painted, the mold is unpainted…

Medal featuring a woman holding a torch in one hand, a laurel leaf in the other. A bird (griffin) with spread wings is in the lower left corner. Above the griffin is the enameled symbol of the American Legion. Multicolored ribbon attached to top. Made by Robbins Co.,…

Medal of Petersen’s mother, Helene, in profile sitting in a chair. Likely struck by Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, N.J.

Medal of Greek goddess Athena holding branch, with owl on a pile of books and a lamp on a pedestal. Grow grain ribbon with pin affixed to top. Made by Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA.

Circular medal featuring a woman holding a torch in one hand, a laurel leaf in the other. A winged shoe is on the lower left corner. Above the shoe is the enameled symbol of the American Legion. Made by Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA.

Uniface plaquette. Kendrick facing right, banner of three children and dog playing across the top, Shriners symbol on right center. Likely struck by Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, N.J. W. Freeland Kendrick (1873 – March 20, 1953) was the Republican Mayor of Philadelphia from…

Uniface medal. Bronze, front facing image of Abraham Lincoln. Likely struck by Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, N.J.

Medallion design with front facing Pershing. Marked CP over right shoulder.

A roundel of a farmer in front of a hog feeder caring a suspended sack between two poles. Two women in foreground - one picking corn and the other haling a jug. Five pigs are at the farmer’s feet, possibly of the Chester White variety or a crossbred.

Roundel of baby looking left.

Arched plaque with a frontal portrait.

General John Pershing, designed in 1918 by Christian Petersen. Cast by Whitehead and Hoag, 1938. Linn County Centennial commemorative medal. Bronze. Medallion design with front facing Pershing surrounded by band of text LINN COUNTY’S OWN NATIVE SON

Notre Dame football coach memorial medal. Commission awarded by competition.

Letter references a fine portrait of a child that was no larger than a thumbnail made in gold by chasing.

Circle with the bust of Thomas Jefferson. Possible submission to the national competition to design the Jefferson Nickel, 1938.

Design unknown. Possible submission to the national competition to design the Jefferson Nickel, 1938.

Souvenir spoon for Yellowstone National Park. Designed by Christian Petersen. Pierced design features twin bear cubs standing on their hind legs looking right. Spoon manufactured by the Chas. M. Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA. Marked sterling.

Lecture by Dr. Lea Rosson DeLong held on April 27, 2007 at the newly opened Christian Petersen Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Lecture by Dr. Lea Rosson DeLong held at the Christian Petersen Art Museum, September 2009.