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World's Columbian Exposition Medal1893

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Circular white-metal medal with two relief scenes stacked vertically: a colonial landing with ships above, and a shore gathering below, separated by a ribbon banner inscribed 'October 1492'
Circular silver-toned commemorative medal with relief-stamped imagery: a crowd scene labeled "Signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4th 1776" at top, a spread eagle with shield at center, two portrait busts labeled "Columbus" and "Washington" flanking it, and inscribed text reading "World's Columbian Exposition, 1892–1893, Chicago."
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
World's Columbian Exposition Medal
Place Made
Colombia
Date Made
1893
Medium
Silvered metal (?)
Dimensions
Diameter: 2 1/4 in. (57.15 mm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kirk S. Smith
Accession Number
M.2005.74.19
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture