In Peace Sons Bury Their Fathers
Artist
Chester Beach
(American, 1881 - 1956)
Maker
Society of Medallic Arts
CultureAmerican
Date1937
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 x 2 13/16 in. (7.3 x 7.1 cm)
Inscribed"In peace sons bury their fathers" on obverse. "In war the fathers bury their sons" on reverse.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John Taylor Arms
Object number54.51.161
Not on view
DescriptionBronze medal depicting an elderly bearded man carrying the dead body of a younger man on his shoulders.
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