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Metadata
Catalog Number |
M-F85-115 |
Object Name |
Medal |
Title |
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World Medal |
Artist |
Unknown |
Date |
1916 |
Description |
Obverse: "TRUTH" in center over image of globe. "ASSOCIATED ADVERTISING CLUBS OF THE WORLD" around perimeter. Reverse: full-length profile of seated man holding a staff, with an industrial landscape in the background. "12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION PHILADELPHIA JUNE 25-30 1916" at bottom. "THE WORLD'S GREATEST WORKSHOP" around top perimeter. Top Bar: attached to medal with faded green ribbon. Profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin at top. "POOR RICHARD CLUB" at top and "PHILADELPHIA" at bottom, both on banners. |
Dimensions |
H-3.5 W-1.875 D-0.125 inches |
Credit line |
American Philosophical Society |
Search Terms |
20th century twentieth century Founding Father advertising Philadelphia |