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

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Data Source

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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

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)

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

1928

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].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

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

Object number

2014.63.105.1.94

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Manufactured by

Bradshaw, American

Issued by

Union County, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

sterling silver

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 2 × 1 1/8 × 3/16 in. (5.1 × 2.8 × 0.4 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 9/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/8 in. (4 × 2.8 × 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

1931

Description

A Union County athletics medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1931. The rectangular medal is attached to 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]. The center of the reverse of the medal is inscribed [1931 / EULACE PEACOCK]. There are two (2) stamps on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [BRADSAW / NEWARK / N.J.] and [STERLING].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

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

Object number

2014.63.105.1.95

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Manufactured by

Bradshaw, American

Issued by

Union County, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

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 1/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (2.8 × 3.3 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 9/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/8 in. (4 × 2.8 × 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

1932

Description

A Union County athletics medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1932. 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]. The center of the reverse of the medal is inscribed [1932 / EULACE PEACOCK]. There are two (2) stamps on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [BRADSAW / NEWARK / N.J.] and [STERLING].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

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

Object number

2014.63.105.1.96

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Manufactured by

Bradshaw, American

Issued by

Union County, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

sterling silver and metal with silk, dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 3 1/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (7.8 × 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 1/4 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (3.2 × 3.3 × 0.4 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 9/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/8 in. (4 × 2.8 × 0.2 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

1933

Description

A Union County athletics medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1933. 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 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]. The center of the reverse of the medal is inscribed [1933 / EULACE PEACOCK]. There is a stamp on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [STERLING].

Topic

African American

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

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

Object number

2014.63.105.1.97

Restrictions & Rights

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