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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
2005,1111.144
Description
Commemorative medal.
(whole)
Bust of Countess of Huntingdon, with inscription around the head.
(obverse)
A figure of a man dressed in 18th century american attire shaking hands with an indigenous man with a feathered head-dress. In the background is a plinth. The design is framed by inscription on the edge.
(reverse)
Production date
1937
Production place
Made in:
USA
Dimensions
Diameter:
32 millimetres
Weight:
13.63 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon
Associated places
Named in inscription:
Huntingdon (Pennsylvania)
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Joan Towle
Donated by:
Donald Barbour
Donated by:
Fiona Barbour
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Robert E Speer
Acquisition date
2005
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
2005,1111.144