Washington Bicentennial Medal

Artist Laura Gardin Fraser (American, 1889-1966)

Manufacturer United States Government (American)

CultureAmerican

Date1932

MediumBronze

DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)

InscribedSigned on obverse: "Laura Gardin Fraser Sculptor". On reverse: "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land"

Credit LineGift of Lela Marshall Hine

Object number66.45.1

Not on view

DescriptionLarge George Washington Bicentennial 1732-1932 medal signed on obverse under profile bust of George Washington, below which is a shield with three stars and two raised horizontal bars. Reverse shows Liberty spread armed holding torch in right hand and sword in left. A spread winged eagle stands at her right shoulder and thirteen stars form an arc above. Issued in 1932 by the US Government.

Label TextLaura Gardin Fraser American Washington Bicentennial Medal, 1932 Bronze Obverse Inscription: WASHINGTON /1732 / 1932 Reverse Inscription: PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT ALL THE LAND Gift of Lela Marshall Hine 66.45.1Exhibition History"First in the Hearts of His Countrymen: America Remembers George Washington 1732-1799," Chrysler Museum of Art, Nov. 23, 1999 - Summer 2001.