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Object Number
998-27-10/87063
Display Title
Medal
Descriptions
Object Description
Bronze medal celebrating the centennial of the National Academy of Sciences, 1963; official seal surrounded by the words "National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. Founded 1863" on obverse; "National Academy of Sciences Centennial 1963" surrounded by laurel fronds on reverse. Housed in a flat gold foil-covered box; insert with medal reads: "A special medal carrying on its obverse face the official seal of the National Academy of Sciences was struck in recognition of the Centennial of the Academy's founding. The enclosed bronze copy has been authorized for distribution to our members and foreign associates and to the delegates of our sister institutions and those official guests who joined with us in celebration of this anniversary. Frederick Seitz, President"
Inventory Description
Medal, bronze disc medallion from the National Acedemy of science
Classification
- Accessory
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1963
Artist
Medallic Art Co.
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
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New York
Materials
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 0.5 x 7.6 cm (3/16 x 3 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
Medallic Art Co. N.Y. Bronze; 998-27-10/87063
Credit Line
Gift of Nancy Movius
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Hallam L. Movius, Jr.
(1963)
Donor
Nancy Movius
(7/23/98)
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