Washington Irving 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 depicts the quarter-left profile of Washington Irving, an American author most famous for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle"" and ""The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." On the medal's reverse, a quill and olive branch are pictured at the center. A bearded man (possibly Rip Van Winkle), a male pilgrim, a Revolutionary War soldier, and the Headless Horseman are also pictured.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
1968
Measurement
1 3/4 inches (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
bronze
State
coins & medals
Inscription
obverse: WASHINGTON IRVING / 1783 / 1859 / A. BLOCK reverse: THE HALL OF FAME FOR GREAT AMERICANS AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY / ©1968 edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
Subjects
Irving, Washington, 1783-1859; 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
3154.74
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.