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Festival of Britain
Engraver: Vincze, Paul
Method of acquisition: Given (1952-1-17) by Mattingly, Harold
Production date: AD 1951
Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38.5 mm Diameter 38.5 mm Weight 30.97 g
Inscription present: Naked man seated holding hammer in right hand and with his left hand on the shoulder of figure standing in front of him, with their right hand on his knee and left hand to their head
Inscription present: View of Crystal Palace
Accession number: CM.13-1952
Primary reference Number: 229394
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Festival of Britain" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/229394 Accessed: 2024-11-27 23:15:13
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