Commemorative Medal from the United States Centennial Exposition, 1876
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1876
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
75.142.139
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Nate S. Shapero & Ruth B. Shapero Collection.
Material
Metal
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.688 in
Inscriptions
obverse:
Grand Entrance International Exposition, Philadelphia
1776 1876
verso:
To Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of our Nation's Birth
Main Building
Length 1880 Feet
Width 464 Feet
Height 70 Feet
Area 22 Acres
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia
U.S.M. Co.
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