One of 43 British and foreign commemorative medals of the 19th and 20th centuries. (See his letter of 3.11.1993: 'And, just so it is on record, if you (i.e. the Museum) subsequently find a more desirable example of any medal from me you may dispose of mine as a duplicate, putting the proceeds to the use of the Museum's purchase of medals, without consulting me.')
U.S.A., Universal Exhibition, Chicago, 1893, 'in memoria dell' illustre navigatore Christoforo Colombo', by F. Schmahlfeld (b. 1829), white metal medal, 64mm.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Given (1993-11-22) by Simon, Jacob M. H. Esq.
Production date: AD 1893
Object composed of white metal
Accession number: CM.459-1993
Primary reference Number: 275418
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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