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MEDAL

Creator(s): J. T. Erken (Artist) , Medallic Art Company (Foundry)

Currently in storage


About this object

On the obverse is a bust portrait of Ella Post copied after the portrait in Library at Hillwood. She is facing full front with her hair upswept and she is wearing a locket around her neck. Around the edge is an inscription. There is also an inscription on the back.

Object name:
MEDAL
Made from:
Bronze
Made in:
USA
Date made:
1967
Size:
7.6 cm (3 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.159
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION; MARK on front: Merriweather Campus Dedicated 1967; signature of artist: J.T. Erken Sc; on back: In Memory of Ella Letitia Merriweather 1853-1912 Inspiration to Learning C.W. Post College Long Island Univeristy May 14, 1967; mark: Medallic Art Co. N.Y.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973