Museum Collections
Luce Center
Portrait medallion on wooden panel
Object Number:
1972.32ab
Date:
1919
Medium:
Bronze, wood
Dimensions:
Diameter (medallion): 4 7/8 x 1/4 in. (12.4 x 0.6 cm)
Overall (panel): 12 1/8 x 9 x 3/8 in. (30.8 x 22.9 x 1 cm)
Marks:
intaglio: on obverse of medallion: "Walt Whitman / 1819-1919" and "RMT(?) / fecit / for The / Franklin / Inn / Club"
Description:
Circular cast bronze medallion with portrait of Walt Whitman and incised inscriptions; mounted with a single screw to rectangular wooden board with beveled edges and hooks and wire attached to back for hanging.
Credit Line:
Gift of Albert Boni
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.