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Thorp Seminary Award [reverse]

British 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a commemorative medal. The medal features ornate script text and a decorative border, with the central inscription dedicating it to "W. Thackwray for Commercial Learning" and dated December 1809. It has an intricate border design with leaves and a bow, and the outer edge is engraved with the words "HONOS ALIT ARTES" and "THORP ARCH SEMINARY." The medal has a metallic finish.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1800, inscribed 1809
Medium
silver
Dimensions
5019 × 5019 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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