Sketches for "Dow Chemical Corporation 50th Anniversary Medal"

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Title

Sketches for "Dow Chemical Corporation 50th Anniversary Medal"

Subject

Drawing, American--20th century.
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998

Description

Graphite and ink on tracing paper
5" x 6"

Minted in gold-plated aluminum and magnesium, diameter 3 inches, Dow Chemical Corporation, Midland, Michigan.

Face: Inscription, "Fifty years of creative development 1897-1947," with bas-relief of hand holding a leaf toward the sun.

Reserve: Planets swirling around the universe and Dow logo.

Identified in 1983 catalogue for the Fédération Internationale de la Médaille (F.I.D.E.M.) as representative of medals produced for American industry.

Creator

Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998

Source

Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series VIII, Cabinet 1 Drawer 5 Folder 8a

Date

c. 1947

Rights

Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.

Relation

VIII-01-05-08a

Format

image/jpeg

Type

Graphite and ink drawing

Identifier

1998.001.VIII.1045

Drawing Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Graphite and ink drawing

Physical Dimensions

5" x 6"

Files

Item-#7500.jpg

Citation

Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Sketches for "Dow Chemical Corporation 50th Anniversary Medal",” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed March 29, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/7500.