Artist Name

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• Alaska and Hawaii 1965

  by Margaret Grigor

  

  SOM-71.1

  Golden bronze with light tan patina

  This medal was chosen as the 71st issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series in 1965.

  The obverse bears two Eskimo men, one ice fishing, tomcod near hole, one chopping ice blocks for a house. Around upper left, ALASKA

  The reverse bears two Hawaiian women, one grinding poi, one mending floor mat. Around upper right, HAWAII; in lower left, signed GRIGOR / ©

  In her message "From the Artist" Grigor wrote:

  "Since it will be many years before either of our newest states, Alaska and Hawaii, will be able to celebrate an anniversary of statehood... I wanted to celebrate their addition to the Union. To me the most interesting characteristic of both new states is that each has brought into our country a new and different culture and way of life."

  Members' reaction to the medal was enthusiasticly positive.

  The medal measures 73mm in diameter and was produced by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The reported mintage is 909 pieces in bronze.

  SOM-71.1

  Bronze

  73.0mm (2.87in)

  Golden bronze with light tan patina

  THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 71ST ISSUE - MAY 1965 MARGARET GRIGOR, SC.(C)

  MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE

  SOM-71.2

  Bronze

  73.0mm (2.87in)

  Golden bronze with light tan patina

  THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 71ST ISSUE - MAY 1965 MARGARET GRIGOR, SC.(C)

  MEDALLIC ART CO.-DANBURY, CONN

  

  Last modified: 16 Dec 2016
• National Sculpture Society 75th Anniversary 1968

  by Thomas Lo Medico & Margaret Grigor

  

  TLM-NSS-75

  Bronze

  The obverse bears the muse of art riding facing Pegasus flanked by eagle and owl. Above, NATIONAL SCULPTURE SOCIETY; across, 1893 - 1968; below, SEVENTYFIFTH ANNIVERSARY. The reverse bears hands grasping sculptor's tools before rough pylon. Around, TO - FURTHER - THE - SCULPTURAL - HERITAGE; below, © 1968 NSS; signed MG under open hand.

  While the obverse of this medal was designed by Thomas LoMedico, the reverse was designed and signed by Margaret Grigor.

  Last modified: 19 Jan 2016