The second proficient on writing medal
Medal
1820 (awarded)
1820 (awarded)
| Artist/Maker |
This medal for penmanship was awarded to the 12 year old Henry Cole whilst a pupil at his school Christ’s Hospital, London.
Object details
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| Title | The second proficient on writing medal (generic title) |
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| Brief description | Silver medal with the engraved text : The second proficient on writing, 30 Sept 1820. On obverse the engraved text : The Governers of Christs' Hospital to Henry Cole. |
| Physical description | Silver medal engraved on the obverse in copperplate script: The second proficient on writing. 30 Sept 1820. On the reverse the text: The Governers of Christ's Hospital to Henry Cole. |
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| Object history | This medal for penmanship was awarded to the 12 year old Henry Cole whilst a pupil at the school Christ’s Hospital, London. |
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| Summary | This medal for penmanship was awarded to the 12 year old Henry Cole whilst a pupil at his school Christ’s Hospital, London. |
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| Library number | 38041800841652 |
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| Record created | November 19, 2014 |
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