Texas Medallion Medal

Object Details

Artist

Joseph E. Renier, born Union Hill, NJ 1887-died New York City 1966

Founder

Medallic Art Company

Luce Center Label

Beginning at the upper left and moving clockwise around this medal, the crests arrayed around the Lone Star of Texas represent the United States, the Republic of Texas, Mexico, Spain, France, and the Confederacy. Research has not yet revealed the purpose of this medal, which was designed by Joseph Renier.

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Renier

1936

Object number

1967.93.40

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Sculpture-Medal

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

3 in. (7.7 cm) diam.

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department

Painting and Sculpture

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Figure group\female

Allegory\place\Texas

Emblem

Record ID

saam_1967.93.40

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk74905a885-517e-4872-beff-01f3df09be58