Object Details
- Luce Center Label
- Anthony de Francisci created this artist’s strike, or sample, to represent the reverse of a true medal. The inscription reads, “Awarded In Recognition of Great Public Service And Heroism In Saving Human Life,” suggesting it was designed to honor a corps of rescue workers. The irregular edges mark this as a “splasher,” in which the molten metal was stamped with the die to gauge the sharpness of the image.
- Data Source
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Artist
- Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964
- Date
- 1929
- Credit Line
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
- Medium
- lead
- Dimensions
- 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
- Type
- Sculpture-Medal
