biography of Adam PIETZ (1873-1961)

Birth place: Germany

Death place: Phila., PA

Addresses: Phila., Drexel Hill, PA

Profession: Sculptor, engraver, medalist

Studied: PAFA; AIC; & in Germany.

Exhibited: AIC; PAFA Ann., 1901-05, 1910-16, 1930-38, 1943-44; S. Indp. A., 1917. Award: bronze medal, Madrid, Spain, 1951.

Member: Phila. Sketch Cl.; Phila. A. All.

Work: Mem. Hall, Navy Yard, U.S, Mint, Univ. Pennsylvania, PAFA, PMA, Acad. Music, Sketch Cl., all in Phila., Pa.; Am. Numismatic Soc.; Nat. Mus., Wash., DC; AIC; Vanderpoel Coll.; British Mus., London; reverse, Congressional Med. Honor; Iowa Statehood (Centennial) Half-Dollar, 1946.

Comments: Position: asst. engraver, U.S. Mint, 1927-46.

Sources: WW53; WW47; Falk, Exh. Record Series.