Medal, Commemorative
- Object Name:
- Medal, Commemorative
- Object ID:
- 2014.019.01
- Creator:
- Blackinton, V. H. Company
- Place of Origin:
- Attleboro Falls, MA
- Date:
- 1973
- Description:
- Commemorative medal, Town of Deering, NH, Bicentennial, 1974. Circular silver medal. Obverse: raised lettering around perimeter, "TOWN OF DEERING / BICENTENNIAL 1974"; relief image of Deering Community Church in center with text below, "INCORPORATED / 1774". Reverse: raised lettering around perimeter, "EARLY SETTLER EBENEZER LOCKE : FIRED FIRST SHOT OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION"; relief image of farmer plowing with oxen in center. Stamped "STER-180" on edge.
- Material:
- Silver
- Dimensions:
- D-0.1 Dia-1.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Purchased by Jeffrey Bright (1942-2014) of Deering, NH, from Deering Bicentennial Committee, 10/29/1973 (receipt included with gift).
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Jeffrey Bright
- People:
- Locke, Ebenezer (1735-1816)
- Subjects:
- Bicentennials, Churches, American Revolution
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