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Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, prize medal and box

Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, prize medal and box
 1888

Medium
bronze, cardboard with gold embossing, silk, velvet, metal, (other materials)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Dr Robert Wilson Collection. Gift of Dr Robert Wilson, 2012
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
bronze, cardboard with gold embossing, silk, velvet, metal, (other materials)
Measurements
(1) 0.8 × 7.6 cm diameter (medal)
(2) 2.2 × 10.6 × 11.0 cm (closed) 2.9 × 10.5 × 21.2 cm (open) (box)
Inscription
(1) struck in obverse around edge: CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MELBOURNE
struck in reverse u.c.: ARTIBUS DIGNIS
struck in reverse l.c.: HONOR INSIGNIS
struck in reverse l.c.: MDCCCLXXXVIII
engraved around edge: MOTTERSHEAD AND CO.
(2) stamped in gold on top: CENTENNIAL * MELBOURNE * INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION / 1888
Accession Number
2012.512.1-2
Department
Australian Decorative Arts
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Dr Robert Wilson Collection. Gift of Dr Robert Wilson, 2012
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display

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