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Charles Dickens Centennial (Tiny Tim reverse)

Designer: John S. Conway (1852–1925)
Manufacturer: Joseph K. Davison's Sons (early 20th century)
1912
Mint: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Medium/Technique Patinated bronze
Dimensions Overall: Diam: 7 x 0.6 cm (2 3/4 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Katharine Lane Weems
Accession Number1989.517
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismaticsMedals

DescriptionObv: CHARLES DICKENS NOVELIST above three-quarter bust of Dickens facing left / A.BLITHE.SPIRIT. The. F. OF. THE. M. above shoulder
Rev: Tiny Tim on Bob Cratchit's shoulder, holding a crutch / GOD BLESS US ALL EV'RY ONE at right above / sprig of holly over Cratchit's shoulder
Edge: CIRCLE OF FRIENDS / DAVISON PHILA.
ProvenanceCollection of Katharine Lane Weems; to MFA November 1989.