Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
International London Exhibition Medal
Object Number:
INV.10676
Date:
1862
Medium:
Bronze; paper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/8 in. ( 4.2 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, at lower left: "PINCHES"
Inscription: obverse, at lower right: "LONDON"
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing two seated female allegorical figures holding the British flag and flag inscribed: "EUROPE/ASIA/AFRICA/AMERICA/AUSTRALIA," surrounded by symbols of trade, commerce, and art. Reverse shows the Crystal Palace at center with legend above: "INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION" and inscription in exergue: "OPENED MAY 1st/MDCCCLXII."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
