Sesqui-Centennial Souvenir Medal, Betsy Ross House: "Birthplace of Old Glory," 1926
THF154097 / Sesqui-Centennial Souvenir Medal, Betsy Ross House: "Birthplace of Old Glory," 1926
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Artifact Overview
The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers. Still, many fairgoers enjoyed their experiences and bought souvenirs. This medal depicts two well-known Philadelphia icons -- the Betsy Ross House and the Liberty Bell.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1926
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
75.142.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Nate S. Shapero & Ruth B. Shapero Collection.
Material
White metal
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.25 in
Inscriptions
side 1: 1776 / SESQUI-CENTENNIAL / CELEBRATION / 1926 / AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE / LIBERTY BELL
side 2: BIRTHPLACE OF OLD GLORY / BETSY ROSS HOUSE / SOUVENIR OF PHILADELPHIA PA.
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