William Thomas Green Morton Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)
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Creator Role
sculptor producer issuer
Description
The medal's obverse design features a bust portrait of William Thomas Green Morton, an American dentist who gave the first public demonstration of ether anesthesia. The the Rod of Asclepius is also pictured with a sun in the background. A multi-neck round chemistry flask is pictured at the rod's proper right, while a chain of leaves is pictured behind the portrait. On the reverse, a man lies on his back with his knees lifted as vapor-like shapes swirl around his body.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
1966
Measurement
1 3/4 inches (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
bronze
State
coins & medals
Inscription
obverse: THE HALL OF FAME FOR GREAT AMERICANS / AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY / 19©66 / WILLIAM / THOMAS / GREEN MORTON revere: R•O•R / ABRAM BELSKIE Sc. edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
Subjects
Morton, W. T. G. (William Thomas Green), 1819-1868; New York University. Hall of Fame for Great Americans
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
3154.24
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.