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Medal Commemorating James Whitcomb Riley

A work made of bronze.

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

c. 1916

Artist:

Lorado Taft
American, 1860–1936

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artist

Lorado Taft

Title

Medal Commemorating James Whitcomb Riley

Place

United States (Artist's nationality:)

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c. 1916

Medium

Bronze

Inscriptions

Signed: Lorado Taft Inscribed obvrse: James Whitcomb Riley 1849-1916 poet of hope and cheer, lover and friend of mankind

Dimensions

Diam.: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of an Anonymous Donor

Reference Number

1918.22

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