Henry Kreis
American sculptor of the 20th century
Henry Kreis | |
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Born | 1899 |
Died | 1963 (aged 63–64) |
Education | State School of Applied Arts in Munich |
Known for | sculpture |
Henry Kreis (1899–1963) was an American sculptor.[1]
Life
He studied at the State School of Applied Arts in Munich.[2] In 1935 Kreis designed the Connecticut Tercentenary half dollar, then in 1936 he designed the Bridgeport, Connecticut, Centennial half dollar and the reverse of the Arkansas-Robinson half dollar.[3]
In 1947, he created the Wise virgins and Foolish virgins medal for the Society of Medalists.
References
External links
- https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/henry-kreis-papers-9168
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