Medal, Commemorative
Object number2008.92.17
Manufacturer
Medallic Art Company
Artist
C.J. Moran
Date1946
OriginNY
MediumBronze
Credit LineGift of Edward J. Reis
DescriptionBronze George Westinghouse commemorative medal. Design is taken from C.J. Moran's 1917 painting of Westinghouse.DimensionsDiameter: 2.625 in. (6.7 cm)InscriptionsBetween 10:00 and 4:00 along the rim is "GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CENTENNIAL"; next to his hands is "1846 / 1946".
in center is an olive leaf bordered circle with branches above and below text in center that reads: "COMMEMORATING / THE LIFE AND WORK OF / GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE / WHO KNEW THE SCIENTIFIC / USE OF IMAGINATION".
MarksSIDE: at 6:00, maker's mark is stamped "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE".
Historical NotesRelief on front of medal is based on the 1917 painting by C.J. Moran.
Related institution
Westinghouse
Related person
George Westinghouse Jr.
(1846 - 1914)
Terms
On View
On view
