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Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). <em>American Institute Award Medal</em>, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 67.226_front_PS2.jpg)
Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). American Institute Award Medal, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 67.226_front_PS2.jpg)
Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). <em>American Institute Award Medal</em>, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 67.226_front_PS2.jpg)

Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). American Institute Award Medal, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 67.226_front_PS2.jpg)

Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). <em>American Institute Award Medal</em>, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 67.226_front_bw.jpg)

Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). American Institute Award Medal, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 67.226_front_bw.jpg)

Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). <em>American Institute Award Medal</em>, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 67.226_back_PS2.jpg)

Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). American Institute Award Medal, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 67.226_back_PS2.jpg)

Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). <em>American Institute Award Medal</em>, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.67.226.jpg)

Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). American Institute Award Medal, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.67.226.jpg)

Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). <em>American Institute Award Medal</em>, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 67.226_back_bw.jpg)

Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). American Institute Award Medal, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 67.226_back_bw.jpg)

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American Institute Award Medal

Decorative Arts and Design

ARTIST Robert Lovett, American, 1796–1874
CULTURE American
MEDIUM Silver
  • Place Made: United States
    • DATES 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued
    DIMENSIONS Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm) Box: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/2 in. (7 x 7 x 1.3 cm)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS no marks
    INSCRIPTIONS Engraved on reverse, in script [below "AWARDED TO"]: "Ostrander & Co. / for specimens of / American China. / 1859."
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER 67.226
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Circular medal with presentation box. Obverse: in relief, scene of female allegorical figure (Columbia) seated facing left, holding wreath and pole topped by pileus; flanked by eagle atop crest and cornucopia at right and spinning wheel and sheaves of wheat at left, sailing ship in background; text around edge, "AMERICAN INSTITUTE / NEW YORK." Reverse: register for inscription bordered by wreath of laurel leaves and "AWARDED TO." Presentation box: square hinged box covered in maroon-colored leather, lined inside with white satin on lid and blue velvet on box. Condition: good, tarnished.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). American Institute Award Medal, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 67.226_front_PS2.jpg)
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    Robert Lovett (American, 1796–1874). <em>American Institute Award Medal</em>, 1841 medal designed; 1859 issued. Silver, Medal: 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, 67.226. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 67.226_front_PS2.jpg)

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