Commemorative Medal

Name/Title

Commemorative Medal

Entry/Object ID

1952.21.11

Description

Commemorative medal molded on one side with a man's head and the inscription, "H:R:H: PRINCE ALBERT PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION". The other side is molded with a globe surmounted by a flying dove. The globe is within a laurel wreath and covered by a banner with the word, "EXHIBITOR". The inscription, "EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. MDCCCLI"

Context

Presented to exhibitors at the 1851 World's Fair, or Great Exhibition.

Acquisition

Accession

1952.21

Source or Donor

Wait, Marjorie

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1851

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Medal, Commemorative

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Commemorative

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Material

Metal

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

London

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Related Events

Event

Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations