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Paul Bunyan (Johnny Appleseed reverse)
Designed by: Bruno Mankowski (American, 1902–1996)
Struck by: Medallic Art Company (1900–1990)
Distributed by: Society of Medalists (founded in 1930)
Struck by: Medallic Art Company (1900–1990)
Distributed by: Society of Medalists (founded in 1930)
1969
Mint: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Patinated bronze
Dimensions
Overall: Diam: 7.3 x 0.6 cm (2 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Katharine Lane Weems
Accession Number1989.553
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
SOM Issue 79
DescriptionObv: Paul Bunyan with an axe standing with one leg on a log and a deer below him, behind him are three pine trees / AMERICAN FOLKLORE PAUL BUNYAN
Rev: Johnny Appleseed stide along while dropping seeds with one hand and holding a spade against his shoulder with the other, behind is an apple tree / JOHNNY APPLESEED / B.M. © 1969
Edge: SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 79TH ISSUE - MAY 1969 BRUNO MANKOWSKI, SC. © / MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
Rev: Johnny Appleseed stide along while dropping seeds with one hand and holding a spade against his shoulder with the other, behind is an apple tree / JOHNNY APPLESEED / B.M. © 1969
Edge: SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 79TH ISSUE - MAY 1969 BRUNO MANKOWSKI, SC. © / MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
ProvenanceCollection of Katharine Lane Weems; to MFA November 1989.