Medal, Prize
Object number2012.7.93
Date1920
Mediumbrass
Credit LineGift of Nancy Page
DescriptionBrass oval medal. Loop at top. Obverse has profile bust of Abraham Lincoln, looking proper left. Text in banner below image. Reverse has embossed prize information.Dimensions1.5 x 1 in. (3.8 x 2.5 cm)InscriptionsObverse: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN".
Reverse: "AWARDED BY / THE / PITTSBURG / PRESS / LINCOLN / STORY CONTEST / 1920".
Historical NotesThis medal was given to donor Nancy Page's great-great-great grandfather for winning the Pittsburgh Press story contest in 1920.
Previous owner
Nancy Page
Related institution
The Pittsburgh Press
Related person
Abraham Lincoln
(1809 - 1865)
On View
Not on view
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