Artist/Maker
John Flanagan
1865-1962
Depicted
Walt Whitman
1819 - 1892
Plaque
1903
Place madeUnited States, North America
Pewter
Overall: 1/2 x 8 in. ( 1.3 x 20.3 cm )
Gift of Albert Boni
1972.31
MarkingsRelief at left edge of obverse: "JF" in circle with "MCMIII" surrounding it; relief at right edge of obverse: "WALT WHITMAN / AETATIS SUAE LXXIII"; paper affixed to reverse inscribed in ink: "70 . . . / A unique / copy of the / Whitman plaque / done by / John Flanagan / The only copy cast in pewter / see Flanagans letter of Sept 1 1920"
ClassificationsPLAQUES
DescriptionCircular cast pewter medallion with profile portrait of Walt Whitman and inscriptions in relief; reverse with triangular piece of paper with handwritten inscriptions affixed at center and two small screws for mounting or hanging.Object NamePlaque
