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medal
;
electrotype
Object Type
medal
electrotype
Museum number
1963,1112.1
Description
Electrotype medal.
(whole)
Head of Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, bearded, left.
(obverse)
Laurel wreath surrounds a plaque bordered by two hammers and shell above.
(reverse)
Producer name
Designed by:
John Flanagan
Production date
1938
Production place
Made in:
USA
Materials
copper
Technique
electroformed
Dimensions
Diameter:
57 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Exhibition history
Exhibited: 2014 Feb - May London, Natural History Museum, Woodward
Subjects
science/technology
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden
Named in inscription:
Arthur Smith Woodward
Associated places
Named in inscription:
Philadelphia
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Mrs Margaret Hodgson
Acquisition date
1963
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1963,1112.1