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Blackburn Technical School white metal foundation medal, 1888.: CM.878-2019

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Blackburn Technical School white metal foundation medal, 1888.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2019-07-15) by Whittingham, P. Mr

Dating

Production date: AD 1888

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter 39 g Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 23.92 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Coat of arms of Blackburn.

  • Text: TO COMMEMORATE THE LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE OF BLACKBURN TECHNICAL SCHOOL BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Jugate busts of the Prince and Princess of Wales, left.

  • Text: THEIR HRH THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.878-2019
Primary reference Number: 302296

Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Thursday 5 August 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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