Centennial Exhibition Souvenir Medal, 1876
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Philadelphia's Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people attended the fair and many returned home with mementos of their visit. Many of these souvenirs, like this commemorative medal, contain images of the fair's massive exhibitions buildings.
Philadelphia's Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people attended the fair and many returned home with mementos of their visit. Many of these souvenirs, like this commemorative medal, contain images of the fair's massive exhibitions buildings.
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1876
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
75.142.138
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Nate S. Shapero & Ruth B. Shapero Collection.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 2 in
Inscriptions
side 1:CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION / ART GALLERY / FAIRMOUNT PARK / PHILADELPHIA / 1876 side 2: MAIN BUILDING / INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION / FAIRMOUNT PARK / ...
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