2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Stained glass window
ca. 1656
1951.414c
Glass
Artist/Maker: Evert Duyckinck

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Award medal: Female figure holding world globe

Award medal: Female figure holding world globe
Title
Award medal: Female figure holding world globe
Date 
ca. 1900
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Paris Mint
Related People 
Engraver: Alphee Dubois
Related People 
Engraver: H. Dubois
Medium 
Bronze
Dimensions 
diameter: 1 15/16 in. ( 5 cm )
Description 
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing seated female figure facing right holding world globe, with landscapes on either side. Reverse bears blank space at center for engraving surrounded by open oak and laurel wreath.
Object Number 
INV.4840b
Marks 
Inscription: obverse, in exergue, at center: "ALPHEE DUBOIS" Inscription: reverse, at lower center: "H.DUBOIS" Inscription: edge, lower center: "BRONZE"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.