Joseph Henry 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 bronze commemorative medal depicts a bust image of Joseph Henry (an American scientist). Its reverse features an image of the Earth encircled by a ring of lightening. Men, women, and children stand at the Earth's base with arms outstretched.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
1972
Measurement
1 3/4 inches (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
bronze
State
coins & medals
Inscription
obverse: JOSEPH HENRY / 1797 1878) reverse: THE HALL OF FAME FOR GREAT AMERICANS AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY / HIS ELECTROMAGNETS GAVE THE WORLD / THE TELEGRAPH AND OPENED / THE WAY TO THE AGE OF / ELECTRIC POWER edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
Subjects
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878; 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
3154.6
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.