The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

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The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia,

1910

John Flanagan, 1865–1952; born Newark, NJ; died New York, NY; active Paris and New York
y1945-94

Information

Title
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
Dates

1910

Maker
John Flanagan
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
diam. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the artist in 1917
Object Number
y1945-94
Inscription
Circular inscription, along edge, in relief: THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA ; Inscribed, center: AWARDED TO / AN EMINENT / GEOLOGIST / M.C.M.X. ;
Culture
American
Type
medals
Materials
bronze
Subject
plant-derived motifs, hammers (tools), shell

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