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Medal

1939

Edward McCartan

(American, 1879–1947)
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Culture
America
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Dudley P. Allen Fund 1939.265
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
Print
A two-sided bronze medal depicts circular scenes in low relief. Left, 'THE OLD WORLD 1939': a kneeling woman and standing child appear before ruins as soldiers on horseback charge through the sky. Right, 'THE NEW WORLD 1939': a seated woman and child read an open book before skyscrapers, airplanes, and a radiant sun. A basket of fruit sits at their feet. Both sides feature smooth, rounded forms with a warm bronze finish.

Medal

1939

Edward McCartan

(American, 1879–1947)
America

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