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  • Union High School, Frederick A. Doll Award awarded to James Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898
    Issued by
    Union High School, American
    Received by
    Peacock, James Jr., American, born 1908
    Subject of
    Doll, Frederick A., American, 1873 - 1934
    Union High School, American
    Date
    1926
    Medium
    sterling silver and metal with silk, dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 2 1/2 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (6.3 × 3.4 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.4 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 1 1/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (2.8 × 3.4 × 0.7 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 1/4 × 1 1/8 × 1/16 in. (3.1 × 2.8 × 0.2 cm)
    Description
    Union High School, Frederick A. Doll Award awarded to James Peacock in 1926. The medal consists of a gold toned bar pin holding a red, white, and blue ribbon attached to a silver medal. The pin has “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that hold the ribbon. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar at each corner. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is an octagonal, silver colored medal held in place with two (2) jump rings. In a circular frame in the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of an athlete in profile, crouching in a four point start position, and facing the left edge of the medal. A laurel wreath frames the runner. A scroll and a shield below the runner has engraved text that reads [ATHLETICS] and [1926]. The center of the reverse of the medal is inscribed [FREDERICK A. DOLL / AWARD / · U · H · S · / JAMES PEACOCK]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark for Dieges & Clust, an eagle’s head in profile above three spearhead shaped banners with the text [D], [&], and [C] stamped inside each banner. Below is the text, [STERLING / DIEGES & CLUST].
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Union City, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    pins (fasteners)
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Children
    Education
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.109
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a6cf4440-6c96-4a51-81a4-5c5e7c291288
  • Union County, Frederick A. Doll Award awarded to James Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Bradshaw, American
    Issued by
    Union County, American
    Received by
    Peacock, James Jr., American, born 1908
    Subject of
    Doll, Frederick A., American, 1873 - 1934
    Date
    1928
    Medium
    sterling silver and metal with silk, dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 2 7/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (7.3 × 3.3 × 0.7 cm)
    H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 1/8 × 1/16 in. (0.7 × 2.8 × 0.2 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 1 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (2.6 × 3.3 × 0.5 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 9/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/8 in. (4 × 2.8 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    Union County, Frederick A. Doll Award awarded to James Peacock in 1928. The medal consists of a safety pin holding a red and white ribbon attached to a silver medal. The safety pin has been stitched to the back of the ribbon. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a silver colored, rectangular medal held in place with two (2) jump rings. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a male athlete kneeling in front of a Greek goddess. The athlete, depicted on the right, is kneeling in profile, facing the goddess depicted on the left edge of the medal. He is kneeling on his proper right knee. His proper left foot is planted and he rests his proper left arm on his thigh. His head is slightly bowed. The goddess is standing in profile with her proper left leg held slightly forward. She is a wearing flowing dress that covers one shoulder. Her proper right hand is extended holding a laurel wreath over the head of the athlete. Engraved text below reads [ATHLETICS 1928]. The center of the reverse of the medal is inscribed [F.A. DOLL AWARD / JAMES PEACOCK]. There are two (2) stamps on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [BRADSAW / NEWARK / N.J.] and [STERLING].
    Place made
    Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    pins (fasteners)
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Children
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.94
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cf3b2b0e-b986-4999-97de-e6dedcbbde12
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