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Creator Role
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Description
The Thrifty medal is a part of a twelve-medal collection designed by Norman Rockwell. On the medal's obverse, a Boy Scout in uniform is shown handing an object (possibly) money to a bank teller. A sign in front of the teller reads "SAVINGS." On the reverse, the Boy Scouts of America logo is pictured above the inscriptions.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 1970s
Measurement
1 1/2 inches (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
sterling silver
Inscription
obverse: THRIFTY / Norman / Rockwell / [sculptor's mark?] reverse: A SCOUT IS / THRIFTY / He does not wantonly destroy property. He works / faithfully, wastes nothing, and makes the best use / of his opportunities. He saves his money so that / he may pay his own way, be generous to those / in need, and helpful to worthy objects. He / may work for pay, but must not receive / tips for courtesies or Good Turns. edge: STERLING / [The Franklin Mint symbol - a capital F with a stretched M across the middle, in a small square] / 72 / P
Subjects
Boy Scouts; Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978--Collectibles
Work Type
commemorative medal
Class
coins & medals
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
6909.9
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.