Medal
1890-1891 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This medal was awarded to the acrobat and trapeze artist, Fred Fitzroy who was working with his sister. The two children ( aged 10 and 12 ) were given medals for their " daring and clever performances on the trapeze" . They performed at the Alhambra Music Hall in Hull in May 1891. 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 mass produced by a manufacturer in Birmingham and then probably commissioned from a local jeweller in Hull. It was specially engraved to present to Fred ( and presumably an identical medal for his sister) in recognition of their outstanding performance.
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 mass produced by a manufacturer in Birmingham and then probably commissioned from a local jeweller in Hull. It was specially engraved to present to Fred ( and presumably an identical medal for his sister) in recognition of their outstanding performance.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Silver, Birmingham 1890-1, mark of G. Loveridge and Co. |
| Physical description | Medal - Circus. In the form of a trefoiled cross. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Engraved on front: TWO FITZROYS, on back: ALHAMBRA HALL PRESENTED BY J. PHILLIPS.
Anchor, date letter ‘q’, sterling, maker’s mark G.L. & Co. possibly for G. Loveridge & Co. |
| Credit line | Given by Mr David Fitzroy |
| Object history | Gift - David Fitzroy |
| Summary | This medal was awarded to the acrobat and trapeze artist, Fred Fitzroy who was working with his sister. The two children ( aged 10 and 12 ) were given medals for their " daring and clever performances on the trapeze" . They performed at the Alhambra Music Hall in Hull in May 1891. 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 mass produced by a manufacturer in Birmingham and then probably commissioned from a local jeweller in Hull. It was specially engraved to present to Fred ( and presumably an identical medal for his sister) in recognition of their outstanding performance. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.40-1999 |
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| Record created | February 16, 2000 |
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