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United Kingdom: CM.468-2017

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Maker(s)

Issuer: Aberdeen High School for Girls
Goldsmiths and Silvermiths: James Carr (Aberdeen)

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Description

One of three medals in a blue box, from James Carr, Gold & Silversmith, Aberdeen.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017-11-20) by Whittingham, P. Mr

Dating

1941 - 1942

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 39 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 38.84 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Arms of Aberdeen.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: AWARDED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF ABERDEEN TO IRENE P. ROSS DUX CLASS IV(S) HIGHER SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS SESSION 1941-42
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath.

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.468-2017
Primary reference Number: 241630
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 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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