Artist/Maker
John Flanagan
(1865-1962)
Artist/Maker
Medallic Art Company
(1903 - 2009)
Depicted
Robert Fulton
(American, 1765 – 1815)
Depicted
Henry Hudson
(English, 1565 – 1611)
The Circle of Friends of the Medallion 1st Issue
1909
Place madeNew York, New York, United States
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.313
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing accolated lefet-facinbusts of Henry Hudson and Robert Fulton; legend: "HENR .HUDSON ROBERT.FULTON". Reverse depicts allegorical draped female figure reclining upon clouds and holding a light bulb, symbolizing the age of electricity; in background are the Hudson River with "Halve Maen" and "Clermont" and the New York skyline; legend: "MDCIX MDCCCVII/MCMIX".MarkingsObverse to right of busts: "J F/ MCMIX"
ClassificationsMEDALS
