MEDAL, George Frederic Handel

H1990.278

Around the rim of the obverse, "GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL", and at the centre, a head in profile of this musician. On a lower fold of the shirt fabric, "W. J. TAYLOR, LONDON". Crossed boughs of vegetation - one long leafed, one with berries - extend around the rim and "CENTENARY / COMMEMORATION / CRYSTAL PALACE / MDCCCLIX" is lettered at the centre. Around the edge, "MISS E. CONS. PERFORMER".

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1990.278
Accession Date: 22 Aug 1990

Material

Copper/Metal

Copper

Measurement

length51mm
width4mm

 

 

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