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“Speed and Strength” Medal

Robert Tait McKenzie

“Speed and Strength” Medal

1935

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Robert Tait McKenzie

“Speed and Strength” Medal

1935

Physical Qualities Bronze, 1/8 x 2 7/8 in. (0.3 x 7.3 cm)
Credit Line Bequest of Blanche Adler
Object Number 1941.152g
Obverse: Classical nude male appears as a shot-putter. Reverse: A line of youths in a footrace appear as natural in their element as the birds in the sky and the greyhound that keeps pace with the men.

Inscribed: Obverse: "19 RMT 36 / Rejoice / Oh / Young Man In / Thy Youth"

Artist

Robert Tait McKenzie

1866–1937

American, born Canada, 1867-1938
Meet Robert Tait McKenzie

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