Medal
- Object Name:
- Medal
- Object ID:
- 1977.021.116
- Creator:
- Lovett Jr., Robert (1818-1879) -- Engraver
- Date:
- 1876
- Description:
- Commemorative medal, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA, 1876. Circular silver medal. Obverse: relief portrait bust of George Washington; text around perimeter, "GEORGIUS WASHINGTON PRAES. PRIM. RER. CONF. AMER. MDCCLXXXIX"; engraver's name below bust, "LOVETT / PHILA". Reverse: "INTERNATIONAL / EXHIBITION / HELD AT / FAIRMOUNT PARK / PHILADELPHIA / MAY 10 TO NOV. 10 / 1876 / TO COMMEMORATE THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE". In circular paper box stamped in purple ink on bottom and inside lid: "Chester Abbott, / No. / Woodsville, N.H."
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- D-0.2 Dia-2.1 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
- Subjects:
- Anniversaries, Commemorative objects, Medals, Washington, George, Centennial
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