Bibliography: #BIB01336

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reference type	Book
title	The Seventh Medal issued by the Circle of Friends of the Medallion in Manhattan, November of 1912
year	1912
date	Nov. 1912
publisher	Circle of Friends of the Medallion
place published	Manhattan, NY
issue	7.
notes	The text portion of the book is headed by, "Abbas Effendi Called Abdul Baha : An Apostle of Peace," followed by an account of the history and teaching of the Faith, and this memoir: "The sculptor of this medal, the late Louis Potter of New York, had the advantage of studying Abbas Effendi from the life. He has indicated the Oriental setting of the Persian reformer by the architectural suggestion of the border. The figure in Oriental robes on the reverse represents the cardinal spirit of love that brings peace to mankind and leads to the unity of all faiths. "LOVE --PEACE--UNITY. Mr. Potter held an enviable position in American art as a symbolist who had the courage of his own convictions in a skeptical age dominated by professors of clever technical achievement. His sudden death in Seattle followed quickly upon the exhibition of two ideal figures at the Paris Salon, which were very well received by some of the French critics. This little work of art [the Abdu'l-Baha medallion] is the last thing modeled by Louis Potter before leaving for the West. Interested in all the developments of modern thought, he appreciated the fine points of the Beháist [sic] faith and was one of the first to meet Abbas Effendi on his arrival in New York." Then follows the display of the medallion set in thick card stock, and finally: "The Circle of Friends of the Medallion is a band of artists and lovers of the arts, of both sexes, who hope to encourage in the public a taste for small sculptures and especially for bas-relief. Designs are chosen by the Art Committee. Medals and other sculptures issued by the Circle go to members only, without charge beyond the annual dues. They are not offered publicly for sale. They are of Bronze [as is this one], unless a costlier metal is called for at an additional cost. Members who wish to nominate friends, or desire extra copies of the medal to dispose of as gifts, can address the managing director, Mr. Charles de Kay, at the Arts Club, Gramercy Park, Manhattan, which for the present remains the headquarters of the Circle."
language	English
keywords	MEDALS; 'ABDU'L-BAHA; PEACE
number of pages	[18], Medallion], [1]

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