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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
M.9241
Description
Wax and plaster uniface medal.
(whole)
Draped woman standing l., holding hand of bandaged man kneeling r., crutch at his feet; in background, hospital.
(obverse)
Producer name
Designed by:
George Michael Moser
Production date
1758
Production place
Made in:
British Isles
Materials
wax
plaster
Dimensions
Diameter:
45 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Pingo / The Pingo Family and Medal-making in 18th century Britain
(p91.231)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
hospital/asylum
Acquisition notes
Found without registration ticket in 2003; acquisition details unknown.
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
M.9241
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
DH 17
(temporary number)