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Robert and Emily DeForest 50th Wedding Anniversary Medal
Evelyn Beatrice Longman (American, 1874–1954)
1922
Object Place: Connecticut
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: Dia: 2"; D: 1/8"
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Morgan K. Smith
Accession Number1993.599
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
DescriptionGold-plated bronze. Obverse: Profile Portrait Busts of Robert and Emily DeForest. Dogwood flowers punctuate the raised inscription: ROBERT WEEKS DEFOREST EMILY JOHNSTON DEFOREST/ 1872 1922/ ELB. Reverse: An acorn tree rises from winged emblem; in the center of the tree's parted top branches is the head of a 5-point buck. Lily and thistle plants frame the trees trunk with the raised dates: 1637 1804. Lower edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.