Artist/Maker
Whitehead & Hoag Co.
(Newark, New Jersey, 1892 – 1959)
Depicted
George Washington
(American, 1732 – 1799)
Depicted
Gustavus Adolphus
Medal
1932
Place madeNewark, New Jersey, United States, North America
Gilt copper
Overall (Medal): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
1945.250
DescriptionGilt copper struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of George Washington facing right, with surrounding legend: ".GEORGE WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL./1732-1932." Reverse shows clothed bust of Gustavus Adolphus facing right with legend: ".GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS TRICENTENNIAL./1632-1932."MarkingsInscription: obverse, lower center: "WHITEHEAD-HOAG"
ClassificationsMEDALS
INV.6264
