Medal of T.H Huxley
Medal
end of nineteenth century (made)
end of nineteenth century (made)
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This bronze medal, bronze depicts the Rt. Hon. Thomas Henry Huxley, F.R.S. in academic robes with his life dates 1825-1895. Thomas Henry Huxley, an eminent scientist who studied at the Charing Cross hospital published various scientific treatises on fossil forms and 'Zoological evidences as to Man's place in nature. He was the Rector of Aberdeen University from 1872-4 and a friend and Champion of Charles Darwin. On the reverse of the medal a female figure in classical dress and carrying a lamp and laurel wreath is shown approaching an altar which bears a Greek inscription. The altar is overhung by a tree laden with fruit and in the background the Royal College of Science can be seen. This medal is a premium of the College of Science which is awarded by the Huxley Memorial Committee to a student past or present 'who is selected for his ability to carry on research in some branch of natural science in which the late Professor Huxley was distinguished.'
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| Title | Medal of T.H Huxley |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, T.H. Huxley, Royal College of Science. |
| Physical description | Medal, bronze, struck from a die; the Rt. Hon. Thomas Henry Huxley, F.R.S. Obv. THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY B: 1825 d: 1895. Bust to left, in academical robes. Rev.: A female figure, holding a lamp and a laurel wreath, approaches an altar inscribed in greek with the word 'Science'. It is overhung by a tree laden with fruit; in the background the Royal College of Science. Signed F. BOWCHER. F. Stamped on the edge 'Bronze' with a mark. |
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| Copy number | Medal of T.H. Huxley |
| Object history | Given by the Huxley Memorial Committee. |
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| Summary | This bronze medal, bronze depicts the Rt. Hon. Thomas Henry Huxley, F.R.S. in academic robes with his life dates 1825-1895. Thomas Henry Huxley, an eminent scientist who studied at the Charing Cross hospital published various scientific treatises on fossil forms and 'Zoological evidences as to Man's place in nature. He was the Rector of Aberdeen University from 1872-4 and a friend and Champion of Charles Darwin. On the reverse of the medal a female figure in classical dress and carrying a lamp and laurel wreath is shown approaching an altar which bears a Greek inscription. The altar is overhung by a tree laden with fruit and in the background the Royal College of Science can be seen. This medal is a premium of the College of Science which is awarded by the Huxley Memorial Committee to a student past or present 'who is selected for his ability to carry on research in some branch of natural science in which the late Professor Huxley was distinguished.' |
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| Accession number | 919-1898 |
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| Record created | February 23, 2009 |
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