Medal, Commemorative
Medal, Commemorative
Medal, Commemorative

Medal, Commemorative

Object number2008.92.16
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)
InscriptionsOn front between 10:00 and 4:00 along the rim is "GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CENTENNIAL"; next to his hands is "1846 / 1946".

On back at center is text "COMMEMORATING / THE LIFE AND WORK OF / GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE / WHO KNEW THE SCIENTIFIC / USE OF IMAGINATION".
MarksSIDE: at 6:00 is stamped "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE".
Historical NotesRelief of Westinghouse on front of medal is based on the 1917 painting by C.J. Moran.
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