Manufactured by

Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898

Issued by

Amateur Athletic Union, American, founded 1888

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

metal with silk, dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 3 7/8 × 1 3/4 × 3/16 in. (9.8 × 4.4 × 0.4 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 5/16 × 1 3/4 × 3/16 in. (0.8 × 4.4 × 0.4 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 1 1/2 × 1 5/8 × 1/16 in. (3.8 × 4.1 × 0.2 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 1/8 in. (4.4 × 4.4 × 0.3 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Place made

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1935

Description

Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) gold medal for the Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1935. The medal consists of a gold colored pin holding a red, white, and blue ribbon attached to a gold medal. The gold tone pin is rectangular shaped with a safety pin closure on the back as well as another pin below that holds the ribbon. The front of the pin is a small relief frame with text that reads [CHAMPIONSHIP]. Below the pin is a red, white, and blue ribbon. It is looped through the back bottom pin and held in place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, gold colored medal held in place with a jump ring. The obverse of the medal is edged with two concentric circles. In the center of the medal is a relief depiction of a Greek goddess standing in three quarters profile with her proper right knee resting on a round shield decorated with a seven (7) ray sun motif. Her proper right hand is extended, holding a laurel wreath, and draped over her proper left forearm are two additional wreaths. Printed in relief around the central figure is the text [AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION OF THE UNITED STATES MDCCCLXXXVIII]. The reverse of the medal is also edged with two concentric circles. A relief depiction of a laurel wreath interlaced with sporting equipment runs around almost the full outer edge of the circle. At the top is the text [CHAM] and [PION] divided by a winged cleated shoe. Inscribed in the center of the medal is engraved text that reads [1935 / BROAD JUMP]. There is maker's mark printed in relief on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [DIEGES & CLUST].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.1

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Awards and Medals

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898

Issued by

Amateur Athletic Union, American, founded 1888

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

bronze and metal with silk, dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 3 7/8 × 1 13/16 × 3/16 in. (9.8 × 4.6 × 0.4 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 5/16 × 1 3/4 × 1/4 in. (0.8 × 4.4 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/8 × 1 9/16 × 5/16 in. (4.2 × 4 × 0.8 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 15/16 × 1 13/16 × 3/16 in. (5 × 4.6 × 0.5 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Place made

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1941

Description

Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) fourth place medal for the 60 Yard event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1941. The medal consists of a gold colored pin holding a red, white, and blue ribbon attached to a gold toned medal. The gold pin is rectangular shaped with a safety pin closure on the back as well as another pin below that holds the ribbon. The front of the pin is a small relief frame with text that reads [CHAMPIONSHIP]. Below the pin is a red, white, and blue ribbon. It is looped through the back bottom pin and held in place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, gold colored medal held in place with a jump ring. The obverse of the medal is edged with two concentric circles. In the center of the medal is a relief depiction of a Greek goddess standing in three quarters profile with her proper right knee resting on a round shield decorated with an eight (8) ray sun motif. Her proper right hand is extended, holding a laurel wreath, and draped over her proper left forearm are two additional wreaths. Printed in relief around the central figure is the text [AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION OF THE UNITED STATES MDCCCLXXXVIII]. The reverse of the medal is also edged with two concentric circles. A relief depiction of a laurel wreath interlaced with sporting equipment runs around almost the full outer edge of the circle. At the top is the text [CHAM] and [PION] divided by a winged cleated shoe. Inscribed in the center of the medal is engraved text that reads [60 YD. / ‘41 / 4TH]. There is maker's mark printed in relief on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [DIEGES & CLUST].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.10

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Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

TharpeRobbins Company, Inc., American, founded 1892

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

metal

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 1 7/8 × 1 1/4 × 1/2 in. (4.7 × 3.2 × 1.2 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 1 1/4 × 1/8 in. (3.6 × 3.2 × 0.3 cm)

Type

medals

Place made

Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

Date

1930-1948

Description

An unidentified track and field bronze medal awarded to Eulace Peacock. The medal is bronze colored, round, and has a round bezel with two (2) jump rings. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of an athlete depicted in three quarters profile, crouching in a four point start position, and facing the right edge of the medal. The reverse of the medal is blank. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [THE ROBBINS CO ATTLEBORO MASS].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.100

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Issued by

SK av 1909, Norwegian, founded 1909

Owned by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

gold alloy on silver with enamel , silk (textile) , dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 3 5/16 × 1 7/8 × 5/16 in. (8.3 × 4.7 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 1/4 in. (1.3 × 4.4 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 2 11/16 × 2 15/16 × 1/16 in. (6.8 × 7.4 × 0.1 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 3/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.5 × 3.4 × 0.4 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Place used

Oslo, Norway, Europe

Date

June 30, 1909

Description

An Arbeidernes TIF (Workers' Gymnastics and Sports Association) medal owned by Eulace Peacock. The gold toned medal is shield shaped, and is hanging from a bar by two (2) chains. The medal consists of gold toned bar pin with a “C” clasp closure holding a red ribbon with two (2) white and one (1) blue stripes, and a medal suspended from two (2) short chains. The medal has a white enamel shield on the front, surrounded by a gold toned, relief laurel wreath. The shield in inlaid with white enamel. There is blue inlaid text at the top of the shield [T·I·F] and a date in gold text below [30·6·1909]. On either side on the shield is an abstract, geometric depiction of two (2) red and gold enameled eagles linked by a square knot at the bottom of the shield. On the back of the bar is a stamped maker’s mark that reads [BRILLANT / 830 S]. The reverse of the medal, near the bottom edge, is an additional stamped maker’s mark that reads [BRILLANT / 830 S].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.101

Restrictions & Rights

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Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Issued by

SK av 1909, Norwegian, founded 1909

Owned by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

gold alloy on metal with enamel , silk (textile) , dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 3 3/16 × 1 13/16 × 5/16 in. (8.1 × 4.6 × 0.8 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 5/16 in. (1.3 × 4.4 × 0.8 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 2 7/8 × 1 13/16 × 1/16 in. (7.3 × 4.6 × 0.1 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 3/8 × 1 3/8 × 1/8 in. (3.5 × 3.5 × 0.3 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Place used

Olso, Norway, Europe

Date

June 30, 1909

Description

An Arbeidernes TIF (Workers' Gymnastics and Sports Association) medal owned by Eulace Peacock. The gold toned medal is shield shaped, and is hanging from a bar by two (2) chains. The medal consists of gold toned bar pin with a “C” clasp closure holding a red ribbon with two (2) white and one (1) blue stripes, and a medal suspended from two (2) short chains. The medal has a white enamel shield on the front, surrounded by a gold toned, relief laurel wreath. The shield in inlaid with white enamel. There is blue inlaid text at the top of the shield [T·I·F] and a date in gold text below [30·6·1909]. On either side on the shield is an abstract, geometric depiction of two (2) red and gold enameled eagles linked by a square knot at the bottom of the shield. On the back of the bar is a stamped maker’s mark that reads [BRILLANT / 830 S]. The reverse of the medal, near the bottom edge, is an additional stamped maker’s mark that reads [BRILLANT / 830 S]..

Topic

African American

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.102

Restrictions & Rights

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Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Bradshaw, American

Issued by

Union County, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

metal with silk, dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 2 5/8 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (6.6 × 3.5 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.5 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 1 3/16 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in. (3 × 3.2 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.7 × 3.3 × 0.3 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

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

Date

1935

Description

Union County Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1935. The medal consists of a gold toned bar pin holding a red and white striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar on either side. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is an octagonal, gold 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 three (3) male athletes depicted in profile. All three athletes are nude and a facing the left side of the medal. They are standing on their proper left legs, with their proper right legs held horizontally to the ground behind them. Their proper right arms are extended in front of them and they hold their proper left arms their sides. The background surface of the metal is leather textured. The center of the reverse of the medal is inscribed ['35 / UNION COUNTY / MEET / SPRINT SERIES]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [BRADSHAW / NEWARK / N.J.].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.103

Restrictions & Rights

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Manufactured by

Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898

Issued by

Union County, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 1 9/16 × 7/8 × 1/4 in. (4 × 2.2 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 7/8 × 1/8 in. (3.6 × 2.2 × 0.3 cm)

Type

medals

Place made

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

1926

Description

Union County Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1926. The medal is bronze colored, rectangular, and has a round bezel with a jump ring. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of the Winged Victory of Samothrace statue on a rectangular plinth. Below the proper left wing of the headless statue is relief text that reads [UNION / COUNTY / MEET / 1926]. Next to the proper right leg of the statue is a laurel branch. On the reverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a laurel branch and an inscription that reads, [75 YD. / DASH / GS / Class B / Boys]. 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, [DIEGES & CLUST].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.104

Restrictions & Rights

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Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

sterling silver

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 1 9/16 × 7/8 × 1/4 in. (4 × 2.3 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 7/8 × 1/8 in. (3.6 × 2.3 × 0.3 cm)

Type

medals

Place made

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

1927

Description

Union County Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1927. The medal is silver colored, rectangular, and has a round bezel with a jump ring. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of the Winged Victory of Samothrace statue on a rectangular plinth. Below the proper left wing of the headless statue is relief text that reads [UNION / COUNTY / MEET / 1927]. Next to the proper right leg of the statue is a laurel branch. On the reverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a laurel branch and an inscription that reads, [G-S / Class B / Boys / 75 YD. DASH]. 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].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.105

Restrictions & Rights

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Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Dodge & Ascher, American, founded 1927

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

gold alloy and enamel

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 1 9/16 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (3.9 × 3.4 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 3/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.5 × 3.4 × 0.3 cm)

Type

medals

Place made

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

1929

Description

Union County Meet first place medal for the Running Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1929. The medal is gold colored and clover shaped. The obverse of the medal has a relief circular frame outlined with two (2) enameled black bands. In the center is a relief bust depiction of the Greek god, Hermes, depicted profile, facing the left side of the medal. Hermes is wearing a winged helmet and a relief sunburst pattern surrounds him. Printed in relief around the edges of the medal is the text, [UNION / COUNTY / MEET] at the top and [1929] on the bottom. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [1st / G-S-A / R-B-J]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [DODGE & ASCHER / CHICAGO / G.F.D.S.].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.106

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Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Loren Murchison & Company, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

metal

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 1 9/16 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (3.9 × 3.4 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 3/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.5 × 3.4 × 0.3 cm)

Type

medals

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

Date

ca. 1930

Description

Union County Meet Track and Field medal for the discus event awarded to Eulace Peacock. The medal is bronze colored and clover shaped. The obverse of the medal has a relief circular frame outlined with three (3) bands. In the center is relief bust depiction of the Greek god, Hermes, depicted profile, facing the left side of the medal. Hermes is wearing a winged helmet and a relief sunburst pattern surrounds him. Printed in relief around the edges of the medal is the text, [UNION / COUNTY] at the top and [TRACK & FIELD MEET] at the bottom. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [H.S.A. / DISCUS]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MURCHISON / NEWARK NJ].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.107

Restrictions & Rights

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Loren Murchison & Company, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

gold and metal

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 1 1/2 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.9 × 3.4 × 0.3 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 3/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.5 × 3.4 × 0.3 cm)

Type

medals

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

Date

ca. 1930

Description

Union County Meet Track and Field gold medal for the Running Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock. The medal is gold colored and clover shaped. The obverse of the medal has a relief circular frame outlined with three (3) bands. In the center is relief bust depiction of the Greek god, Hermes, depicted profile, facing the left side of the medal. Hermes is wearing a winged helmet and a relief sunburst pattern surrounds him. Printed in relief around the edges of the medal is the text, [UNION / COUNTY] at the top and [TRACK & FIELD MEET] on the bottom. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [H.S.A. / RUN. BROAD JUMP]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MURCHISON / NEWARK NJ / 1/10 GF.].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.108

Restrictions & Rights

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Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Bradshaw, American

Issued by

Amateur Athletic Union New Jersey District, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

metal

Dimensions

H x W x D: 1 1/4 × 1 × 3/16 in. (3.1 × 2.5 × 0.4 cm)

Type

medals

Place made

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

1939

Description

Amateur Athletic Union New Jersey (AAU NJ) gold medal for the 60 yard event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1939. The medal is pentagonal, gold colored, and has a bezel. The top edge is rounded. The obverse of the medal is edged on each side with four (4) relief lines that frame the central figure. In the center of the medal is a relief depiction of the Greek god Hermes in profile, facing the left edge of the medal. Hermes is depicted from the neck up and is wearing a winged hat. Printed in relief around the central figure is the text [A.A.U], [N. / J.], and [ATHLETIC / DEVELOPMENT]. On the reverse of the medal, stamped at the top and in the center, is text that reads [1939 / 60 YD]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [BRADSHAW / NEWARK / N.J.].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.11

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Designed by

McKenzie, Robert Tait, Canadian, 1867 - 1938

Manufactured by

Medallic Art Company, Ltd., American, founded 1903

Issued by

University of Pennsylvania, American, founded 1740

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Subject of

Franklin, Benjamin, American, 1706 - 1790

Medium

sterling silver on metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 2 7/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (7.2 × 3.8 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.5 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 1 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in. (3.2 × 3.2 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 1/2 × 3/16 in. (4.2 × 3.8 × 0.5 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Place made

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1931

Description

University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival silver medal for the Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1931. The medal consists of a silver toned bar pin holding a red and blue striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and stitched into place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, silver colored medal held in place with a jump ring threaded through the bezel at the top of the medal. On the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction Benjamin Franklin in profile, seated in his library chair on a dais, facing a line of four (4) nude, male runners. Franklin is wearing an 18th century frock coat and cravat. He is depicted in profile shaking the first runner’s hand with his proper right hand and holding a laurel branch in his proper left hand. The runners are all depicted in profile facing Franklin. The runner at the front of the line is depicted with his proper left foot resting on the dais and his proper left hand resting on his thigh. The runner’s proper right hand is extended and shaking Benjamin Franklin’s hand. The second runner is leaning against the first runner’s back and has his proper left hand resting on the shoulder of the first runner. The third runner is depicted with his arms crossed over his chest and his proper left foot held slightly forward. The fourth runner is depicted with his proper left foot held slightly forward. He is holding a baton in his proper right hand behind his back. Relief text at the top of the medal reads [RELAY CARNIVAL / FOUNDED 1895]. Relief text at the bottom of the medal reads [UNIVERSITY / OF PENNSYLVANIA]. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads, [Broad Jump / 1931]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MEDALLIO / ART CO. / NEW YORK / SILVER].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Children

Education

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.110

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Designed by

McKenzie, Robert Tait, Canadian, 1867 - 1938

Manufactured by

Medallic Art Company, Ltd., American, founded 1903

Issued by

University of Pennsylvania, American, founded 1740

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Subject of

Franklin, Benjamin, American, 1706 - 1790

Medium

sterling silver on metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 3 1/8 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (7.9 × 3.7 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.5 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (3.3 × 3.3 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 1/2 × 3/16 in. (4.2 × 3.7 × 0.5 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Place made

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1931

Description

University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival silver medal for the Mile Relay event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1931. The medal consists of a silver toned bar pin holding a red and blue striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and stitched into place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, silver colored medal held in place with a jump ring threaded through the bezel at the top of the medal. On the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction Benjamin Franklin in profile, seated in his library chair on a dais, facing a line of four (4) nude, male runners. Franklin is wearing an 18th century frock coat and cravat. He is depicted in profile shaking the first runner’s hand with his proper right hand and holding a laurel branch in his proper left hand. The runners are all depicted in profile facing Franklin. The runner at the front of the line is depicted with his proper left foot resting on the dais and his proper left hand resting on his thigh. The runner’s proper right hand is extended and shaking Benjamin Franklin’s hand. The second runner is leaning against the first runner’s back and has his proper left hand resting on the shoulder of the first runner. The third runner is depicted with his arms crossed over his chest and his proper left foot held slightly forward. The fourth runner is depicted with his proper left foot held slightly forward. He is holding a baton in his proper right hand behind his back. Relief text at the top of the medal reads [RELAY CARNIVAL / FOUNDED 1895]. Relief text at the bottom of the medal reads [UNIVERSITY / OF PENNSYLVANIA]. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads, [HIGH SCHOOL / MILE RELAY / 1931]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MEDALLIO / ART CO. / NEW YORK / SILVER].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Children

Education

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.111

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Designed by

McKenzie, Robert Tait, Canadian, 1867 - 1938

Manufactured by

Medallic Art Company, Ltd., American, founded 1903

Issued by

University of Pennsylvania, American, founded 1740

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Subject of

Franklin, Benjamin, American, 1706 - 1790

Medium

gold alloy and metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 3 1/16 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (7.7 × 3.8 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.5 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 1 1/4 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (3.2 × 3.4 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/8 in. (4.1 × 3.8 × 0.3 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Place made

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1933

Description

University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival gold medal for the One Mile Relay event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1933. The medal consists of a gold toned bar pin holding a red and blue striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and stitched into place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, gold colored medal held in place with two (2) jump rings threaded through the bezel at the top of the medal and the bottom of the ribbon. On the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction Benjamin Franklin in profile, seated in his library chair on a dais, facing a line of four (4) nude, male runners. Franklin is wearing an 18th century frock coat and cravat. He is depicted in profile shaking the first runner’s hand with his proper right hand and holding a laurel branch in his proper left hand. The runners are all depicted in profile facing Franklin. The runner at the front of the line is depicted with his proper left foot resting on the dais and his proper left hand resting on his thigh. The runner’s proper right hand is extended and shaking Benjamin Franklin’s hand. The second runner is leaning against the first runner’s back and has his proper left hand resting on the shoulder of the first runner. The third runner is depicted with his arms crossed over his chest and his proper left foot held slightly forward. The fourth runner is depicted with his proper left foot held slightly forward. He is holding a baton in his proper right hand behind his back. Relief text at the top of the medal reads [RELAY CARNIVAL / FOUNDED 1895]. Relief text at the bottom of the medal reads [UNIVERSITY / OF PENNSYLVANIA]. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads, [HIGH SCHOOLS / ONE MILE RELAY / 1933]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MEDALLIO / ART CO. / NEW YORK / GOLD / FILLED].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Children

Education

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.112

Restrictions & Rights

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Designed by

McKenzie, Robert Tait, Canadian, 1867 - 1938

Manufactured by

Medallic Art Company, Ltd., American, founded 1903

Issued by

University of Pennsylvania, American, founded 1740

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Subject of

Franklin, Benjamin, American, 1706 - 1790

Medium

sterling silver and metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 3 3/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (8.5 × 3.8 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.5 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/8 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (4.1 × 3.5 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 7/16 × 1/16 in. (4.1 × 3.7 × 0.2 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Place made

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1935

Description

University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival silver medal for the Running Hop, Step and Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1935. The medal consists of a silver toned bar pin holding a red and blue striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and stitched into place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, silver colored medal held in place with two (2) jump rings threaded through the bezel at the top of the medal and the bottom of the ribbon. On the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction Benjamin Franklin in profile, seated in his library chair on a dais, facing a line of four (4) nude, male runners. Franklin is wearing an 18th century frock coat and cravat. He is depicted in profile shaking the first runner’s hand with his proper right hand and holding a laurel branch in his proper left hand. The runners are all depicted in profile facing Franklin. The runner at the front of the line is depicted with his proper left foot resting on the dais and his proper left hand resting on his thigh. The runner’s proper right hand is extended and shaking Benjamin Franklin’s hand. The second runner is leaning against the first runner’s back and has his proper left hand resting on the shoulder of the first runner. The third runner is depicted with his arms crossed over his chest and his proper left foot held slightly forward. The fourth runner is depicted with his proper left foot held slightly forward. He is holding a baton in his proper right hand behind his back. Relief text at the top of the medal reads [RELAY CARNIVAL / FOUNDED 1895]. Relief text at the bottom of the medal reads [UNIVERSITY / OF PENNSYLVANIA]. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads, [RUNNING / HOP, STEP AND JUMP / 1935]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MEDALLIO / ART CO. / NEW YORK / SILVER].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Education

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.113

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Designed by

McKenzie, Robert Tait, Canadian, 1867 - 1938

Manufactured by

Medallic Art Company, Ltd., American, founded 1903

Issued by

University of Pennsylvania, American, founded 1740

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Subject of

Franklin, Benjamin, American, 1706 - 1790

Medium

sterling silver and metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 3 1/8 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (8 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 1/4 in. (0.6 × 3.2 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 1 1/2 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.8 × 3.3 × 0.4 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/16 in. (4.1 × 3.8 × 0.2 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Place made

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1936

Description

University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival silver medal for the One Quarter Mile College Relay Championship of America event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1936. The medal consists of a silver toned bar pin holding a red and blue striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and stitched into place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, silver colored medal held in place with a jump ring threaded through the bezel at the top of the medal. On the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction Benjamin Franklin in profile, seated in his library chair on a dais, facing a line of four (4) nude, male runners. Franklin is wearing an 18th century frock coat and cravat. He is depicted in profile shaking the first runner’s hand with his proper right hand and holding a laurel branch in his proper left hand. The runners are all depicted in profile facing Franklin. The runner at the front of the line is depicted with his proper left foot resting on the dais and his proper left hand resting on his thigh. The runner’s proper right hand is extended and shaking Benjamin Franklin’s hand. The second runner is leaning against the first runner’s back and has his proper left hand resting on the shoulder of the first runner. The third runner is depicted with his arms crossed over his chest and his proper left foot held slightly forward. The fourth runner is depicted with his proper left foot held slightly forward. He is holding a baton in his proper right hand behind his back. Relief text at the top of the medal reads [RELAY CARNIVAL / FOUNDED 1895]. Relief text at the bottom of the medal reads [UNIVERSITY / OF PENNSYLVANIA]. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads, [ONE QUARTER MILE / COLLEGE RELAY / CHAMPIONSHIP OF AMERICA / 1936]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MEDALLIO / ART CO. / NEW YORK / SILVER].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Education

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.114

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Manufactured by

Unidentified

Issued by

National Collegiate Athletic Association, American and Canadian, founded 1906

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Subject of

University of California, Berkeley, American, founded 1868

Edwards Stadium, American, founded 1932

Medium

metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 2 11/16 × 1 5/8 × 1/4 in. (6.9 × 4.1 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 9/16 × 1/4 in. (0.6 × 3.9 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/16 × 1 9/16 × 1/4 in. (3.4 × 3.9 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 1/16 in. (3.8 × 3.7 × 0.2 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Place used

Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1935

Description

National Collegiate Athletic Association second place medal for the 100 Yard Dash event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1935. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a red, white, and blue ribbon attached to a gold medal. The pin has a “c” clasp closure on the back and a bar that hold the ribbon. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar on either side. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, gold colored medal with wavy edges, held in place with two (2) jump rings. On the obverse of the medal is relief depiction of a nude male athlete, depicted in three quarters profile, facing the right edge of the medal. His proper left arm is extended in front of him and he is holding a laurel branch. His proper right arm is held at his side. Next to him, also depicted in profile, is a bald eagle perched on a column decorated with the United States flag’s stars and stripes. The eagle’s wings are extended. Relief text printed on the left side of the medal reads [U.S.] and relief text on the right reads [NATIONAL / COLLEGIATE / ATHLETIC / ASSOCIATION]. The edges of the medal are decorated with scroll and floral embellishments. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [2nd Place / 100 yd. Dash]. Below is relief text that reads [HELD AT / EDWARDS FIELD / UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA / BEREKLEY / 1935]. Below the text is a relief depiction of a laurel wreath tied together with a bow. Above the wreath’s center knot is the relief maker’s mark, [J&W. S.F.].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Education

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.115

Restrictions & Rights

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Manufactured by

Unidentified

Issued by

National Collegiate Athletic Association, American and Canadian, founded 1906

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Subject of

University of California, Berkeley, American, founded 1868

Edwards Stadium, American, founded 1932

Medium

bronze and metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread

silk (textile)

Dimensions

H x W x D (2014.63.105.1.116.1 overall): 2 15/16 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (7.5 × 3.9 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (2014.63.105.1.116.1 pin): 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.9 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (2014.63.105.1.116.1 ribbon): 1 5/16 × 1 1/2 × 3/16 in. (3.3 × 3.8 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (2014.63.105.1.116.1 medal): 1 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 1/8 in. (3.7 × 3.7 × 0.3 cm)

H x W x D (2014.63.105.1.116.2): 1 3/4 × 1 5/8 × 13/16 in. (4.4 × 4.2 × 2 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Place used

Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1935

Description

2014.63.105.1.116.1

National Collegiate Athletic Association fifth place medal for the Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1935. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a red, white, and blue ribbon attached to a bronze medal. The pin has a “c” clasp closure on the back and a bar that hold the ribbon. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar on either side. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, bronze colored medal with wavy edges, held in place with two (2) jump rings. On the obverse of the medal is relief depiction of a nude male athlete, depicted in three quarters profile, facing the right edge of the medal. His proper left arm is extended in front of him and he is holding a laurel branch. His proper right arm is held at his side. Next to him, also depicted in profile, is a bald eagle perched on a column decorated with the United States flag’s stars and stripes. The eagle’s wings are extended. Relief text printed on the left side of the medal reads [U.S.] and relief text on the right reads [NATIONAL / COLLEGIATE / ATHLETIC / ASSOCIATION]. The edges of the medal are decorated with scroll and floral embellishments. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [5th Place / Broad Jump]. Below is relief text that reads [HELD AT / EDWARDS FIELD / UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA / BEREKLEY / 1935]. Below the text is a relief depiction of a laurel wreath tied together with a bow. Above the wreath’s center knot is the relief maker’s mark, [J&W. S.F.].

2014.63.105.1.116.2

A frayed piece of red, white, and blue ribbon.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Education

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.116.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Issued by

National Collegiate Athletic Association, American and Canadian, founded 1906

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

sterling silver on metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall (medal and ribbon)): 3 5/16 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (8.4 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 1/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (0.3 × 3.4 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 1 9/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (3.9 × 3.4 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 1/16 in. (3.8 × 3.7 × 0.2 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Place used

Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1937

Description

National Collegiate Athletic Association fifth place medal for the Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1937. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a red, white, and blue ribbon attached to a silver colored medal. The pin has a “c” clasp closure on the back and a bar that hold the ribbon. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar on either side. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, silver colored medal with wavy edges, held in place with two (2) jump rings. On the obverse of the medal is relief depiction of a nude male athlete, depicted in three quarters profile, facing the right edge of the medal. His proper left arm is extended in front of him and he is holding a laurel branch. His proper right arm is held at his side. Next to him, also depicted in profile, is a bald eagle perched on a column decorated with the United States flag’s stars and stripes. The eagle’s wings are extended. Relief text printed on the left side of the medal reads [U.S.] and relief text on the right reads [NATIONAL / COLLEGIATE / ATHLETIC / ASSOCIATION]. The edges of the medal are decorated with scroll and floral embellishments. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [THIRD PLACE / BROAD JUMP]. Below is relief text that reads [HELD AT / EDWARDS FIELD / UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA / BEREKLEY / 1937]. Below the text is a relief depiction of a laurel wreath tied together with a bow. Above the wreath’s center knot is the relief mark, [J&W. S.F.].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Education

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.63.105.1.117

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