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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Award medal from the American Car and Foundry Company

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Award medal from the American Car and Foundry Company

Year

1917-1918

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

bronze

Dimensions

5.1 cm (2 inches) (diameter)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Obverse side: "PRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN CAR AND FOUNDRY COMPANY 1917-1918" along rim. Reverse side: "FOR SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED" on left side.

Marks: "GORHAM CO. BRONZE" stamped along bottom edge. Four characters (possibly KA-RD) on reverse side to right of figure's foot.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.3

Type

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Tombstone

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Award medal from the American Car and Foundry Company, 1917-1918
Die struck bronze
5.1 cm (2 inches) (diameter)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.3

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