50th anniversary of the discovery of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
Mould
2002 (made)
2002 (made)
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Peter Musson's medal commemorates the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA). It was the winning design in the Royal Mint competition of 2002 for the Royal College of Art. Musson used computer software to create the design. A Cad Cam milling machine was used to cut the model, but traditional methods were used to cast the silver medal. With this acquisition, the Museum is able to represent the whole design process from original idea to finished medal.
Object details
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| Title | 50th anniversary of the discovery of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cast wax |
| Brief description | Wax, taken from the mould for the reverse of a medal commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid), by Peter Musson, Britain (London), 2002 |
| Physical description | Wax taken from the mould for the reverse of a medal commemorating 50th anniversary of the discovery of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA). Reverse carries the words 'DEOXYNUCLEIC ACID' '50 YEARS'. It also depicts nucleii and irregular concentric lines which the artist has characterised as symbolising human finger prints. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'DEOXYNUCLEIC ACID' '50 YEARS' (Decoration; cast; wax) |
| Object history | This commemorative medal marking the 50th year of the discovery of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) was the winning entry of The Royal Mint competition, 2002. Purchased together with A.9:1 to 10-2003, from the artist. |
| Production | See also WID 2003 acquisitions of sketch book, computer renders of the medal and one animation of the medal. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Peter Musson's medal commemorates the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA). It was the winning design in the Royal Mint competition of 2002 for the Royal College of Art. Musson used computer software to create the design. A Cad Cam milling machine was used to cut the model, but traditional methods were used to cast the silver medal. With this acquisition, the Museum is able to represent the whole design process from original idea to finished medal. |
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| Accession number | A.9:8-2003 |
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| Record created | January 13, 2004 |
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