1. Material:
  2. cloth (367)

Chicago Examiner Prize Lincoln Essay medal

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown place made
Origin Date:
1903-1918
Materials:
cloth, metal
Measurements:
overall: 3 in x 1 3/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0580
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Medal features a red, white, and blue striped silk ribbon and an attached medallion. A gold-colored bar is attached at the top of the ribbon and is embossed with "Chicago Examiner Prize Lincoln Essay." The dangling, round, gold-colored medallion features Abraham Lincoln's right profile in low relief. The back of the medallion is embossed with "The Chicago Examiner Lincoln Day." Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum