Medal
- Object Name:
- Medal
- Object ID:
- 1965.530.02
- Creator:
- Wyon, William (1795-1851) -- Engraver
- Place of Origin:
- England
- Date:
- 1851
- Description:
- Circular bronze medal. Obverse: profile portrait bust of Prince Albert, and on rim, "H:R:H. PRINCE ALBERT PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION." Below bust: "W WYON R A". Reverse: globe flanked by olive branches and dove with banner in front reading, "EXHIBITOR". Around rim: "EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. / MDCCCLI." Stamped on edge: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. No. 197." In square, hinged leather case, stamped on back, "T. BRINDLEY / MANUFACTURER". Inside case is a signature on paper, "Geo. E. Barnard".
- Material:
- Metal
Bronze - Dimensions:
- D-0.2 Dia-1.75 inches
- Provenance:
- The Great Exhibition, or Crystal Palace Exhibition, was held in London in 1851.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of George E. Barnard
- People:
- Prince Albert
- Subjects:
- Commemorative objects, Doves, Exhibitions, Industry, Medals, Olive branches, Portraits, Princes, Royalty, Prince Albert
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