Medal with bust of Wilson facing left. Cast by Robbins Co., Attleboro, Mass.
Published onDec 13, 2023
31. Woodrow Wilson
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
1921-1925
Material
Bronze
Dimensions
2.5 in. (6.4 cm) [diameter]
Description
Medal with bust of Wilson facing left. Cast by Robbins Co., Attleboro, Mass.
Markings
Inscription on verso: WOODROW WILSON / 28th / PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES / BORN- DECEMBER 28,1856 / DIED- FEBRUARY 3, 1924
Provenance / Location
1) eBay; Jessica Pohlman; CPAC, Gift of Jessica Pohlman. UM2018.209 2) With original box: eBay; John and Lynette Pohlman; CPAC, Gift of John and Lynette Pohlman. UM2019.61abcd
Alternate Title(s)
n/a
Notes / Sources
Image Papers, SC, Box 2 f.2; Dec. 28, 1925 New York Times article states that medals were to be handed out to attendees of the Wilson birthday dinner event, Hotel Astor, NYC. They are 2 inches in diameter and "cast from the sculptured head carved by Christian Petersen."
Also known/ pictured in Presidential Coin & Antique Company, Inc., auction catalogue for November 15, 1997.
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
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