The medal's obverse bears portrait of bearded Longfellow, slight left, surrounded by massive wreath. To left and right, 1807 - 1907; signed at bottom over wreath, B.L.PRATT
The reverse bears legend in center field surrounded by massive wreath, HENRY / WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW / - POET - / BORN IN PORTLAND MAINE / FEBRUARY 27 - 1807 / DIED IN CAMBRIDGE / MASSACHUSETTS / MARCH 24 - 1882; signed above wreath, B.L.PRATT 1907
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator whose works include Paul Revere's Ride, The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. He was also the first American to translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, and was one of the five Fireside Poets from New England.
The circular medal measures 63.5mm in diameter and was struck in bronze. No mintage is reported.
References: Baxter 218