Helen Keller commemorative medal

Medal, Commemorative

Accession Number: 2002.159

Description: Gallery of Great Americans series. Front shows a right-facing profile in relief of Helen Keller. "Helen Keller" in raised letters appears at top. On reverse, beneath an eagle in relief, is "Helen Keller 1880-1968, Author and Lecturer; in spite of blindness, deafness, spoke throughout U.S. raising funds for training of the blind." Maker's marks on the edge appear to include the letter "P" in a rectangle, with numbers "0133" to the right.

Date Made: 1971

Place of Origin: Wawa, Pennsylvania

Subjects: Adult blind. Noted individuals

Dimension Notes: overall

Made: Franklin Mint

Material: Sterling silver

Updated: 10/28/2016