Morgan's "Photographic Society of Philadelphia" medal 0

[RWB]

Collector "Zoins" recently posted his photos of George Morgan's medal for the Photographic Society of Philadelphia.

The records of this society are in the Eastman Museum: https://www.eastman.org/photographic-society-philadelphia-records

Medal date is not evident. A check of US Mint  Entry 105 "Medal accounts 1861-88" did not reveal any of these made at the Philadelphia Mint. The style seems to be 1880s, but more awkward than Morgan's usual work. The female figure is more slumped than graceful, and her elbows seem to be at different places on each arm. The figure leans forward if the exergue is level. The name "Morgan" appears to be below the horizontal line - although only the letters "GAN" seem clear in the photo. A photo of a different specimen has the full name visible. (Curious that it was not signed "Morgan f" as was common.)

Edited January 2, 2021 by RWB

[numisport]

Incredibly beautiful medal nearly flawless with chocolate color so delicious I could have it for dessert 

[Conder101]

Who found evidence that George T. Morgan's middle name was Thomas?  As far as I have known his actual middle name wasn't known.

[RWB]

The middle name is from Zoins' post. Wikidoodle reports "Thomas."

There are manufacturing entries for two photo medals shown in Entry 105 "Medal accounts 1861-88." One in in January 1877 and the other is February 1878. Both are similarly described as "Lambert's Photographic Process medal." 10 silver and 18 bronzed medals were bought by Thomas H. McCollin in 1877. Here's a link to the Lambert medal:

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1877-photography-award-medal-cased-1877636863

Edited January 2, 2021 by RWB

[Kurisu]

9 hours ago, RWB said:

Collector "Zoins" recently posted his photos of George Morgan's medal for the Photographic Society of Philadelphia.

The records of this society are in the Eastman Museum: https://www.eastman.org/photographic-society-philadelphia-records

Super interesting and beautiful! I have a degree in Commercial Photography from the days of emulsion film and I even have a couple awards from various Kodak photography contests in the early 90's. And even though I've been a coin collector since the 70's I'm not sure I recall ever seeing any coins or medals having to do with large photography clubs...Awesome. Thanks (and to Zoins too) for sharing!

[RWB]

Zoins' original post is at: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1049266/george-morgans-lady-photography