Artist:

Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this

Sitter:

Elbert H. Gary  Search this

Medium:

brass

Dimensions:

1 1/8 in. (3.0 cm) diam.

Type:

Sculpture-Medal

Date:

1926

Luce Center Label:

This uniface medal sample is one of several Anthony de Francisci created  to honor Elbert Gary (1846-1927), who founded the United States Steel Corporation in 1901, and after whom the city of Gary, Indiana, is named. The sample represents the obverse of the true medal, on which a portrait of Gary would appear.

Topic:

Portrait male\bust  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate

Object number:

1966.110.19

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7f610ca00-6614-4fc7-8833-647f406414f5

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1966.110.19