Texas Medallion Medal

Object Details

Date
1936
Artist
Joseph E. Renier, born Union Hill, NJ 1887-died New York City 1966
Founder
Medallic Art Company
Luce Center Label
Beginning at the upper left and moving clockwise around this medal, the crests arrayed around the Lone Star of Texas represent the United States, the Republic of Texas, Mexico, Spain, France, and the Confederacy. Research has not yet revealed the purpose of this medal, which was designed by Joseph Renier.
Topic
Figure group\female
Allegory\place\Texas
Emblem
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department
Painting and Sculpture
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Object number
1967.93.40
Type
Sculpture-Medal
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3 in. (7.7 cm) diam.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk74905a885-517e-4872-beff-01f3df09be58
Record ID
saam_1967.93.40