A Betrothal Medal [reverse]

1939

John Gregory (designer), Medallic Art Company (manufacturer)

Associated Names
John Gregory

Designer, American, born England, 1879 - 1958

Medallic Art Company

Manufacturer, American, est. 1910 - closed 2016

The image shows a round medal with an embossed design of a rose with two buds, leaves, and two bees. The medal appears gold-colored with the words "SCARCITY AND WANT SHALL SHUN YOU" encircling the central imagery. The design shows intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail, with a polished surface reflecting light.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a profile of a woman's head facing to the right. The woman's hair is styled with a braid that incorporates a wheat motif. The medallion has an inscription around the border that reads, "CERES' BLESSING SO IS ON YOU," with the initials "JG" and the year "'39" at the bottom. The sculpture is metallic with a golden-brown hue, resembling bronze. The relief and text are slightly raised above the flat surface.

A Betrothal Medal [obverse]

John Gregory, Medallic Art Company

1939

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift 1939 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, through subscription to the Society of Medalists (Twentieth Issue); acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: SCARCITY AND WANT SHALL SHUN YOU

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