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Norman Bel Geddes and Medallic Art Company

“General Motors, 25th Anniversary” Medal

1932

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“General Motors, 25th Anniversary” Medal

1932

Physical Qualities Bronze, 3 x 1/4 in. (7.6 x 0.6 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Florence N. Levy
Object Number 1947.7b
OBVERSE: Spirit of streamlining one design for each of 7 GM divisions REVERSE: generic piston design symbollic of all combustion engines
Displayed in small medals showcase at Friends of the American Wing Annual Holiday Party, December 8, 2006

Inscribed: Obverse: "To The Advancement of / Motor Transportation / [signed, dated]: Norman Bel Geddes (c) 1933" Reverse: "Commemorating / The Twenty-Fifth / Anniversary of / General Motors / 1933 / 1908"

Markings: Marked on edge: "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y."

Designer

Norman Bel Geddes

1892–1957

American, 1893-1958
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Manufacturer

Medallic Art Company

1902–2017

1903-2018
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