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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)

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