Artist
Chester Beach (American, 1881–1956)American, 1881–1956
CultureAmerican
Titles
- In War the Fathers Bury Their Sons
Date1937
PlaceUnited States
MediumBronze
Dimensions2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm) diameter
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number38.33
Not on view
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Department
American ArtObject Type
Obverse: "In Peace the Sons Bury Their Fathers"
Reverse: "In War the Fathers Bury Their Sons"
On the rim: "The Society of Medalists Sixteenth Issue Chester Beach Sculptor / Medallic Art Co NY"
Reverse: "In War the Fathers Bury Their Sons"
On the rim: "The Society of Medalists Sixteenth Issue Chester Beach Sculptor / Medallic Art Co NY"
Obverse: lower left "Beach / 1937"
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