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Medal: Pursuit of Happiness (obverse)

1948

Thomas Lo Medico

(American, 1904–1985)
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Culture
America
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Dudley P. Allen Fund 1948.465.a
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
Print
A circular brown bronze medal depicts four figures in relief. Centrally, a topless woman stands holding a scythe behind a man kneeling to gather wheat. Two children sit beside them, one next to a sheaf and the other clutching a small bundle. The phrase "PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS" arches around the top edge in raised lettering. A picket fence lines the bottom, while the textured surface highlights the warm, earthy patina of the metal.

Medal: Pursuit of Happiness (obverse)

1948

Thomas Lo Medico

(American, 1904–1985)
America

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