Margaret Christian Grigor
American sculptor and medalist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Margaret Christian Grigor (March 2, 1912, Forres, Scotland – December 1, 1981, Steilacoom, Washington, US) was a prolific sculptor and medalist,[1][2][3] working in metal, wood, stone,[4] plaster and plasteline.[2] Grigor was elected to the National Sculpture Society in 1963.[5] In 1969 she won the Lindsey Morris Prize for best bas-relief from the National Sculpture Society.[1]
Margaret Christian Grigor | |
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Born | (1912-03-02)March 2, 1912 Forres, Scotland |
Died | December 1, 1981(1981-12-01) (aged 69) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Mount Holyoke College, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
Known for | Sculptor, medalist |
She was chosen for important commissions including the Garvan Medal for women chemists, the Alaska and Hawaii Medal for the 71st issue of the Society of Medalists, and the 75th Anniversary Medal of the National Sculpture Society. She also created a medal of Alexander Hamilton for the Hall of Fame for Great Americans in New York City,[6][7] and an official Bicentennial medal.[8][9]