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Society of Medalists

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Society of Medalists
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Society of Medalists

American, established 1930
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BiographyThe Society of Medalists [SOM] was formed in 1930. Its purpose was threefold: (1) to develop in the American people a knowledge and appreciation of medallic art; (2) to recognize and record- through the medium of medallic art- notable events- personalities- and cultural movements of the past and present; (3) to encourage the development of creative art.

SOM was organized as a nonprofit enterprise by wealthy collector George Dupont Pratt. The original issue price for subscribers to the SOM series was $8 a year. Subscribers received two medals a year. Most were 2 3/4 inches in diameter and came packed in a cardboard box with a pamphlet stating the artist’s intention or message.
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