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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1961.145
People
Nathaniel Choate, American (Southboro MA 1899 - 1965)
Title
David and Goliath
Other Titles
Alternate Title: PUTS IT OFF THE BATTLE DONE PUTS IT OFF THE BATTLE DONE.
Classification
Medals and Medallions
Work Type
medal
Date
1961
Places
Creation Place: North America, United States
Culture
American
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/228030

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
211.85 g, 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Signed: reverse, bottom edge: NC
  • inscription: Obverse: Let him not boast who puts his armor on; reverse: as he who puts it off the battle done. Around edge: The Society of Medalists 64th Issue - Nov. 1961 - Nathaniel Choate sc. - Medallic Art Co. NY bronze.

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Society of Medalists; to Fogg Art Museum, 1961.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Society of Medalists
Accession Year
1961
Object Number
1961.145
Division
Modern and Contemporary Art
Contact
am_moderncontemporary@harvard.edu
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