Medal
1889-1893 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This medal was awarded to the acrobat and trapeze artist, Fred Fitzroy who worked with his sister. The two children were given medals for their " daring and clever performances on the trapeze" . This medal was probably presented by an admirer. In a photograph taken in about 1893, Fred can be seen wearing a similar medal. The family name was Munday but Fitzroy, Fred's middle name became his professional name. His sister used the name Miss Adeline Patty. Her family name was Adeline Martha Munday.
The V&A was given a small collection of medals awarded to Fred Fitzroy and a photograph of him aged about 12 is in the Theatre Museum. The medal itself was probably mass produced by a manufacturer in Birmingham.
The V&A was given a small collection of medals awarded to Fred Fitzroy and a photograph of him aged about 12 is in the Theatre Museum. The medal itself was probably mass produced by a manufacturer in Birmingham.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Silver medal made in England, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Medal - Circus. In the form of a maltese cross with central horseshoe. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Engraved on back: PRESENTED TO F. FITZROY BY AM
No other marks |
| Credit line | Given by Mr David Fitzroy |
| Object history | Gift - David Fitzroy |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This medal was awarded to the acrobat and trapeze artist, Fred Fitzroy who worked with his sister. The two children were given medals for their " daring and clever performances on the trapeze" . This medal was probably presented by an admirer. In a photograph taken in about 1893, Fred can be seen wearing a similar medal. The family name was Munday but Fitzroy, Fred's middle name became his professional name. His sister used the name Miss Adeline Patty. Her family name was Adeline Martha Munday. The V&A was given a small collection of medals awarded to Fred Fitzroy and a photograph of him aged about 12 is in the Theatre Museum. The medal itself was probably mass produced by a manufacturer in Birmingham. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.41-1999 |
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| Record created | February 16, 2000 |
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