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Rejected design for the reverse of the World's Columbian Exposition Commemorative Presentation Medal
Designed by: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American (born in Ireland), 1848–1907)
1893
Object Place: New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Plaster
Dimensions
Other (Overall): 7.3cm (2 7/8in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston Homer
Accession Number1975.757
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
70
DescriptionBas-relief of young boy standing next to tree, holding a staff in right hand, and two wreaths in left hand, An eagle sits between the tree and boy on his left side. Written on top and left hand side of medallion: "THE COLUMBIAN EXHIBITION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FOUR HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LANDING OF COLUMBUS TO WILLIAMS..."
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston Homer, Sherborn, Mass.