John F. Flanagan and Medallic Art Company
“Mark Twain Centenary” Plaquette
1935
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Bronze, 3 1/2 × 2 1/4 × 1/4 in. (8.9 × 5.7 × 0.6 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Florence N. Levy
Object Number
1947.13
Displayed in small medals showcase at Friends of the American Wing Annual Holiday Party, December 8, 2006
Inscribed: Obverse: "MARK TWAIN / CENTENARY OF HIS BIRTH / MDCCCXXXV-MCMXXXV / ALWAYS DO RIGHT / THIS WILL GRATIFY / SOME PEOPLE / AND ASTONISH THE / REST." Enclosed typed note: "It gives us great pleasure to present with our / compliments this plaquette of Mark Twain, / struck in commemoration of the centennial / of his birth. The well-known sculptor, / John Flanagan, created this characteristic / likeness of America's much loved writer."
Markings: Marked on edge: "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y."
