Artist/Maker
Julio Kilenyi
(1885-1959)
Artist/Maker
Whitehead & Hoag Co.
(Newark, New Jersey, 1892 – 1959)
Commemorated
George Washington
(American, 1732 – 1799)
George Washington Bridge Commemorative Medal
1931
Place madeNewark, New Jersey, United States, North America
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 3 in. (7.6 cm)
INV.1817
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing George Washington Bridge with New York skyline in the background; legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE/BUILT AND OWNED BY/THE PORT OF NEW YORK AUTHORITY/DEDICATED 1931." Reverse shows two allegorical female figures, shaking hands and holding palm and laurel branches, against background of topographical map of New York and New Jersey; legend: "A MEMORIAL TO FRIENDLY COOPERATION BETWEEN STATES"; inscription in exergue: "NEW JERSEY - NEW YORK."MarkingsInscription: reverse, in exergue, at left: "KILENYI"
Inscription: edge, lower center: "WHITEHEAD - HOAG"
ClassificationsMEDALS
