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Benjamin West. His Tribute to Henry Howard. 1815.: CM.841-2009

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Benjamin West. His Tribute to Henry Howard. 1815.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Mills, G.

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009-07-13) by HM Goverment in lieu of inheritance tax

Dating

Production date: AD 1815

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 32.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Benjamin West, bare head left.

  • Text: BENJAMIN WEST PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY MDCCCXV
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: THE PRESIDENT REQUESTS HENRY HOWARD Esq . R . A . SEC . AND TRUSTEE WILL HONOUR HIM BY ACCEPTING THIS MEDAL AS A TOKEN OF HIS GREAT RESPECT.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.841-2009
Primary reference Number: 228454
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Benjamin West. His Tribute to Henry Howard. 1815." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228454 Accessed: 2024-11-05 06:44:22

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