Robert Wolfe Journalism Honor Medal

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Object Details

Artist

Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964

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The Journalism Honor Medal sponsored by Ohio State University’s School of Journalism and Communication commemorates the career of Robert F. Wolfe, publisher of the Ohio State Journal and the Columbus Dispatch until his death in 1927. This uniface artist’s strike, or sample, represents the reverse of the true medal, and features a pyramid with a torch at the apex symbolizing the light of wisdom.

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci

Date

ca. 1925

Object number

1966.51.72

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Sculpture-Medal-Sample

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm) diam.

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Department

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Object\foliage\laurel

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7c463d2f3-7c89-46d3-bbfd-40c2d89dad20

Record ID

saam_1966.51.72