Medal, Commemorative
- Object Name:
- Medal, Commemorative
- Object ID:
- 1977.021.118.2
- Creator:
- Metal Arts Company
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Rochester, NY
- Date:
- 1932
- Description:
- Medal, gold. Head of Washington on obverse, with inscription "GEORGE WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL / 1732 / 1932". On reverse, view of large brick house with inscription, "WASHINGTON'S BIRTHPLACE / WAKEFIELD (AS / RESTORED) / AT POPE'S CREEK / POTOMAC RIVER / WESTMORELAND COUNTY / VIRGINIA / METAL ARTS CO. ROCH. N.Y."
- Material:
- Metal
Gold - Dimensions:
- D-0.1 Dia-1.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Acquired with household goods, photographs, and other memorabilia of the Hammond / Kimball families of Concord, NH. Priscilla Hammond (1900-1977) was the daughter of Otis G. Hammond (1869-1944), former Director of NHHS.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- People:
- Washington, George (1732-1799)
- Subjects:
- Bicentennials, Birthdays, Commemorative objects, Medals, Birthplaces, Washington, George
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