Dred Scott Decision (from the History of the Civil War Medal Collection)
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Creator Role
producer
Description
The medal's obverse design features a portrait of Dred Scott, who unsuccessfully sued for his and his family's freedom in the in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case of 1857. Beneath the portrait, a man is shown being carried away by two soldiers. A woman appears to be dragged on the ground as she reaches for one of the soldier's arms. A child is pictured on the woman's back. On the reverse, Confederate and United States flags are pictured intersecting at the top of the medal. Several rifles appear behind the flags, and the image of an eagle is placed at the center of the intersection. At the medal's bottom, a decorative border lines the edge.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
1971
Measurement
1 3/8 inches (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
bronze
State
coins & medals
Inscription
obverse: DRED SCOTT DECISION · MARCH 6, 1857 reverse: THE HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR / Supreme Court decision / which refused freedom to a / slave struck down the / Missouri compromise, giving / slavery protection in / the North.
Subjects
Scott, Dred, 1809-1858; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Work Type
commemorative medal
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
3803.2
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.