Name/Title
Prize MedalEntry/Object ID
2021.9.3Description
Round, bronze coloured prize medal from the 1967 Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, Canada. Front of medal depicts a columned building with a sign reading "EXHIBITION PARK". Around the edge of the medal is text reading "PACIFIC NATIONAL EXHIBITION / VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA." Back of medal depicts a mountainous forest scene. Around the edge is text reading "1867 CANADIAN CENTENARY 1967 / CENTURY PACIFIC."Use
This 1967 PNE Centennial medal was awarded to a Mrs. Vilhelmiina Hakli for her submission of a neulakinnas sweater to the Pacific National Exhibition hand crafts competition. Being the only item of its kind ever submitted to the competition, her sweater was assigned a special class and won this medal in the new category.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Blake, LornaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Label/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Front:
EXHIBITION PARK / CENTENNIAL
PACIFIC NATIONAL EXHIBITION / VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA
Back:
1867 CANADIAN CENTENARY 1967 / CENTURY PACIFICDimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 4cm
Width: 4cm
