Engraver
George Hampden Lovett
(1824-1894)
Related institution
American Institute of the City of New York
(1828 – 1983)
American Institute medal
ca. 1877
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall (diam.): 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Gift of Miss Katherine Rebecca Rogers
1936.727
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing figure of Liberty holding laurel wreath and pole surmounted by Phrygian cap; at left are tools of agriculture and sailing ship in the background; at right -- symbols of American state and cornucopia; legend above: "AMERICAN INSTITUTE"; inscription in exergue: "NEW YORK." Reverse has space for engraving at center, surrounded by laurel wreath, with legend: "THE MEDAL OF SUPERIORITY" and inscription: "AWARDED / TO / JOHN ROGERS, / FOR / Groups of Statuary / 1877."SignedSigned on obverse, in exergue, at left: "G.H.LOVETT N.Y."
ClassificationsMEDALS
