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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1955.154
People
George John Lober, American (Chicago IL 1892 - 1961)
Title
Hans Christian Andersen 1805-1955
Classification
Medals and Medallions
Work Type
medal
Date
1955
Places
Creation Place: North America, United States
Culture
American
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/228713

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
197.35 g, 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Signed: obverse, l.r.: George Lober
  • inscription: Obverse: Hans Christian Andersen 1805-1955; reverse: One hundred and fiftieth anniversary. Around edge: The Society of Medalists 52nd Issue-November 1955-Georg Lober sc.-Medallic Art Co NY bronze.

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Society of Medalists; to Fogg Art Museum, 1955.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Society of Medalists
Accession Year
1955
Object Number
1955.154
Division
Modern and Contemporary Art
Contact
am_moderncontemporary@harvard.edu
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