Commemorative Medal

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Medal

Name/Title

Commemorative Medal

Entry/Object ID

1994.53.42

Description

Small round medal with a profile bust of George Washington on one side and a bust of Grover Cleveland on the other. The Washington side bears the inscription, "THE CONSTITUTION ADOPTED SEPT. 1787". The Cleveland side bears the inscription, "CONSITUTION CENTENNIAL SEPT. 1887". There is a hole at the center top of the medal through which a red silk ribbon has been tied. A black safety pin is attached to the ribbon.

Context

Made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the United States Constitution.

Acquisition

Accession

1994.53

Source or Donor

Hall, Althea

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1887 - 1887

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

Dimensions

Width

1/16 in

Diameter

1 in

Material

Brass, Silk, Steel

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Hall, Edwin C. (1845-1913)

Person or Organization

Washington, George (1732-1799)

Person or Organization

Cleveland, Stephen Grover (1837-1908)