Medal, Commemorative

Object Name:

Medal, Commemorative

Object ID:

1975.597.33

Date:

1885

Description:

Presidential medallion, George Washington, silver. Commemorates dedication of Washington Monument, 1885. Obverse: relief bust of George Washington in profile; text around perimeter, "GEORGE WASHINGTON". Reverse: Washington Monument, with text, "WASHINGTON MONUMENT / COR. STONE LAID / JULY 4, 1848 / DEDICATED / FEB. 21.1885 / 555 FT. HIGH / 81200 TONS / WASHINGTON D.C."

Material:

Metal
Silver

Dimensions:

D-0.2 Dia-1.75 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Henry M. Baker

People:

Baker, Henry M. (1841-1912), Washington, George (1732-1799)

Subjects:

Medallions, Monuments, Presidents, Souvenirs, Washington Monument, Washington, George, Dedications, Cornerstones, Cornerstone laying, Medals