Augustus St. Gaudens and Philip Martiny
“George Washington Centennial” Medal
1888
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Physical Qualities
Bronze, 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1/4 in. (11.4 x 11.4 x 0.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the George Washington Bicentennial Commission, Washington, D.C.
Object Number
1932.81.1
Displayed in small medals showcase at Friends of the American Wing Annual Holiday Party, December 8, 2006
Markings: Obverse: "GEORGE WASHINGTON / PATER / MDCCL / PATRIAE / XXXIX / PHILIP MARTINY MODELER DESIGN AND / COPYRIGHT BY AVGVSTVS SAINT GAVDENS" Reverse: "TO COMMEMORATE / THE NAVIGATION / OF GEORGE WASHINGTON / AS FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE / VNITED STATES OF AMERICA / AT NEW YORK APRILL XXX / MDCCLXXXIX / BY AVTHORITY OF / THE COMMITTEE / ON CELEBRATION / NEW YORK / NEW YORK APRIL / XXX / MDCCCLXXXIX"
