Brass Medal
Medal
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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This brass medal was produced to commemorate the opening of the new Houses of Parliament in 1847. On the obverse face Queen Victoria is shown in profile while on the reverse side the 'New Houses of Parliament' are shown from the river.
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Title | Brass Medal |
Materials and techniques | brass |
Brief description | Medal, brass, commemorating new Houses of Parliament |
Physical description | Medal, brass. Commemorating the opening of the new Houses of Parliament. Obv., head of 'Victoria regina. 1846.' Rev., the river frontage of the Houses and the words, 'New Houses of Parliament.' In the exergue, 'Opened Nov. 1847', and 'H. Hyams, London.' |
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Object history | Given by the late Thomas Tapping, Esq. |
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Summary | This brass medal was produced to commemorate the opening of the new Houses of Parliament in 1847. On the obverse face Queen Victoria is shown in profile while on the reverse side the 'New Houses of Parliament' are shown from the river. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1886. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1887. pp.28 |
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Accession number | 245-1886 |
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Record created | September 15, 2008 |
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