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Crane Company 75th Anniversary Medal
Designed and engraved by: John Ray Sinnock (American, 1888–1947)
Struck by: Medallic Art Company (1900–1990)
Struck by: Medallic Art Company (1900–1990)
1930
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 63 mm, 110.5 gm (2 1/2 in., 3.9 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number2005.1163
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
DescriptionObv: Bust of Richard T. Crane to left, surrounded by 1855 · SEVENTY · FIFTH · ANNIVERSARY · 1830 with CRANE / CO. in field to left and R.T.CRANE / FOUNDER to right.
Rev: a banner with 1930 above an large factory in the upper half, CHICAGO in the center with a small factory building below, JULY / FOURTH to left and right and 1855 below, signed J © S at the bottom edge.
Edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
Rev: a banner with 1930 above an large factory in the upper half, CHICAGO in the center with a small factory building below, JULY / FOURTH to left and right and 1855 below, signed J © S at the bottom edge.
Edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
ProvenanceSold Collectors Auctions Limited, Danbury, CT, September 7, 1990, lot 10, to Cornelius C. Vermeule, III; to MFA, 2005.