Manufactured by
Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898
Issued by
Boston Athletic Association, American, founded 1887
Received by
Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
Date
February 8, 1936
Medium
enamel on metal and sterling silver
Dimensions
H x W x D (overall): 1 3/4 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in. (4.5 × 3.1 × 0.4 cm)
H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in. (3.6 × 3.1 × 0.4 cm)
Description
Boston Athletic Association silver medal for the 50 Yard Dash event awarded to Eulace Peacock on February 8, 1936. The silver colored medal is round and has a round jump ring threaded through bezel at the top. In the center of the obverse of the medal is an enameled blue Boston Athletic Association shield with a gold unicorn depicted in profile. The shield is outlined in silver. Printed in relief around the shield is a laurel wreath and the text, [BOSTON · ATHLETIC · ASSOCIATION 1887] along the edge of the medal. On the reverse of the medal is stamped text in a banner that reads, [INVITATION] and [GAMES] below. Additional stamped and engraved text below that reads [FEB. 8, 1936 / 50 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].
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place used
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
medals
Topic
Athletes
Sports
Track and field
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2014.63.105.1.28
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cedf2223-853d-41af-9cfb-a3f7fb0be7b3

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