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Motherhood
Designer: Victor David Brenner (American (born in Lithuania), 1871–1924)
Manufacturer: Joseph K. Davison's Sons (early 20th century)
Manufacturer: Joseph K. Davison's Sons (early 20th century)
Modelled in 1899; Struck in 1911
Mint: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium/Technique
Patinated bronze
Dimensions
Overall: Diam: 7 x 0.3 cm (2 3/4 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Katharine Lane Weems
Accession Number1989.516
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
Smedley 87
DescriptionObv: Seated mother holding baby, part of crib at left / MOTHERHOOD above / signed VD BRENNER below
Rev: Baby angel on cloud trumpeting arrival of the newborn (blank space for name) Edge: CIRCLE OF FRIENDS 1911 / DAVISON, PHILA.
Rev: Baby angel on cloud trumpeting arrival of the newborn (blank space for name) Edge: CIRCLE OF FRIENDS 1911 / DAVISON, PHILA.
ProvenanceCollection of Katharine Lane Weems; to MFA November 1989.