Object Details
- Description (Brief)
- Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism awarded to Imogene Coca for artistry in comedy April 7, 1989. The prize, named for the humanitarian and philosopher Albert Schweitzer, was established in 1986 to promote humanitarianism by recognizing individuals who have made contributions to humanity and the environment. The prize is a medal, stamped on its verso with a portrait of Schweitzer and with details of the award on the verso, attached to a red, white, and blue striped ribbon.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- user
- Coca, Imogene
- date made
- 1989
- used date
- April 7, 1989
- Credit Line
- Mark Basile
- Physical Description
- metal (medal material)
- cotton (ribbon material)
- Measurements
- overall: 15 in x 1 1/4 in x 3/8 in; 38.1 cm x 3.175 cm x .9525 cm
- medal: 2 5/8 in; 6.6675 cm
- Object Name
- award
