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Gaetano Cecere

“There is No Easy Way from the Earth to the Stars” Medal

1933

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Gaetano Cecere

“There is No Easy Way from the Earth to the Stars” Medal

1933

Physical Qualities Bronze, 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. (1 x 7.3 cm)
Credit Line Bequest of Blanche Adler
Object Number 1941.152n

Inscribed: Front: "There is No Easy Way from the / Earth to the Stars" Back: "[signed] G. Cecere / (c) / 1933"

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Gaetano Cecere

American, 1894-1985

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