Name/Title
Prize MetalEntry/Object ID
2022.57.1Description
Round metal medal molded on one side with two babies and the inscription, "BETTER BABIES". The other side is molded with the words, "BETTER BABIES MEDAL AWARDED BY THE WOMAN'S HOME COMPANION". At the center bottom is a rectangular banner engraved with the name, "Gordon Bruce / Barre, VT / 1919".Context
Awarded to Gordon Bruce as an infant and the East Montpelier fairgrounds. Tied heavily with eugenics, the Better Babies competition judged infants based on the idea that increasing standardization of babies would increase infant health outcomes.Acquisition
Accession
2022.57Source or Donor
Goff, JohnAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist
Fraser, Laura GardinManufacturer
Crowell-Collier Publishing CompanyPlace
City
SpringfieldState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Medal, PrizeNomenclature Primary Object Term
PrizeNomenclature Sub-Class
Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallDepth
1/8 inDiameter
2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Bruce, Gordon Wayne (1913-2005)Related Places
Place
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPlace
Town
East MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America