Medal, Commemorative
- Object Name:
- Medal, Commemorative
- Object ID:
- 1961.051.01
- Date:
- 1961
- Description:
- Commemorative medal, Lebanon, NH, Bicentennial, 1961. Circular gold-colored metal with extended hole at top for ribbon. Obverse: "LEBANON, N.H. / BI-CENTENNIAL / MEDAL / 1761-1961", with scene that includes cattle, corn, water-powered mill, house, hills, airplane, trees, bridge, and industry. Reverse: "200th ANNIVERSARY / OF THE CHARTER / OF LEBANON, NEW HAMPSHIRE / JULY 4, 1961", with stylized waterwheel bearing text, "1761 LEBANON, N.H. / BICENTENNIAL / 1961".
- Material:
- Metal
- Dimensions:
- L-1.4 D-0.05 Dia-1.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Given by donor, Dr. Sarah Emery Youngman of Hebron, NH. Dr. Youngman has donated over 40 N.H. commemorative pieces to NHHS, from 1961 through 1968.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Dr. Sarah Emery Youngman
- Subjects:
- Airplanes, Bicentennials, Bridges, Cattle, Charters, Commemorative objects, Corn, Hills, House, Industry, Trees, Waterwheels
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