Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medallion
Object Number:
2002.1.3355
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/4 x 3 in. diameter
Description:
A bronze medallion with a relief of Statue of Liberty and the Capitol Building surrounded by objects representing modern industry including a printing press, a cog, and a building that resembles a power station, all below the word "Liberty" with radiating rays. The reverse is embossed with a huge tri-pod supporting an eternal flame over workers and machinery. The legs of the tripod and the cauldron holding the flame read "Freedom/ Free Private Enterprise/ Civil and Religious Liberty/ Representative Democracy". Encircling the image "The National Association of Manufacturers".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.






