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On Display: House - Imlay Entry
Medal (School award)
1818
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Channel Islands; Bailiwick of Guernsey; Europe
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1964.0137
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1964.0137
Object Name
Medal (School award)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Channel Islands; Bailiwick of Guernsey; Europe
Origin Notes
Likely engraved in Guernsey, Channel Islands, made of British sterling silver. Previously thought to be produced in the United States, updated with research in 2016.
Date
1818
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Suspension loop
Inscription: "WB" in rectangle, double struck
Type: Mark
Location: Suspension loop
Inscription: "WB" in rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse
Inscription: "Obtained by/ H. Carey/ for the greatest improvement in/ Writing/ AT/ MISS MARTINEAUS'/ Seminary/ Dec\r/ 1818."; engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Obverse
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Education
- School
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
2.06 (H) x 1.87 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.24 (H) x 4.76 (Diam)