Image
Description
Maker
Henry Kreis (American, b. Germany, 1899-1963)
Medallic Art Company (American, 1900 - 1990)
Culture
Title
Wise and Foolish Virgins Medal
Year
Medium
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
bronze Dimensions
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Diameter: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Obv: THE WISE VIRIGINS. Rev: THE FOOLISH VIRGINS. / "NO LIGHT HAD WE, FOR THAT WE DO REPENT, / AND LEARNING THIS THE BRIDEGROOM WILL RELENT. / TOO LATE, TOO LATE, YE CANNOT ENTER NOW." / "NO LIGHT, SO LATE, AND DARK AND CHILL THE NIGHT. / O LET US IN, THAT WE MAY FIND THE LIGHT. / TOO LATE, TOO LATE, YE CANNOT ENTER NOW." / TENNYSON; below text, © HENRY KREIS.
Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Mr. Halstead James
Object Number
50.195 Type
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Medallic Art Company (American, 1900 - 1990)
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