George Washington Bicentennial Medal
ManufacturerPossibly
Bailey, Banks & Biddle
(American, September 10, 1832 -)
CultureAmerican
Date1931
MediumBronze | Gilt | Watered silk
DimensionsOverall: 3 11/16 x 1 11/16 in. (9.4 x 4.3 cm)
Inscribed"Presented by the United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission" above "C" (in circle); on obverse is legend on a ribbon "George Washington Bicentennial" above "1732-1932".
Credit LineGift of Lela Marshall Hine
Object number66.45.2
Not on view
DescriptionShield-shaped medal, hangs from gold and blue striped ribbon, has design of US Capitol Building, and bust of George Washington surrounded by US Seal, Mt. Vernon, Washington Coat of Arms with crest, olive leaves.Label TextBailey, Banks & Biddle Philadelphia, Pennsylvania George Washington Bicentennial Medal, 1931 Bronze, gilt, and watered silk Inscription on obverse: GEORGE WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL / 1732 1932 Inscription on reverse: PRESENTED BY THE / UNITED STATES / GEORGE WASHINGTON / BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION Gift of Lela Marshall Hine 66.45.2 In this medal issued in 1932 by the United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission, a profile bust of Washington is flanked by the Great Seal of the United States and the Washington family coat of arms. Mount Vernon appears at the top. A bird's-eye view of the United States Capitol appears on the reverse.Exhibition History"First in the Hearts of His Countrymen: America Remembers George Washington 1732-1799," Chrysler Museum of Art, Nov. 23, 1999 - Summer 2001.
1931