Medal, Prize
Object number2012.7.92
Date1918
Mediumbrass
Credit LineGift of Nancy Page
DescriptionBrass circular medal. Loop on top. Obverse has name of president embossed on top edge; in center is a profile image of Abraham Lincoln sitting in chair, wearing long, draping coat (resembles Lincoln Memorial); log house and tree in background. Reverse has embossed award information.Dimensions1.5 x 1.25 in. (3.8 x 3.2 cm)InscriptionsObverse: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN".
Reverse: "AWARDED BY / THE / PITTSBURG PRESS / LINCOLN / STORY CONTEST / 1918".
Historical NotesThis medal was given to donor Nancy Page's great-great-great grandfather for winning the Pittsburgh Press story contest in 1918.
Previous owner
Nancy Page
Related institution
The Pittsburgh Press
Related person
Abraham Lincoln
(1809 - 1865)
On View
Not on view
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