Sesqui-Centennial Souvenir Medal, "How We Grew," 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 people, places and things related to Independence and the Philadelphia area.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1926
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
75.142.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Nate S. Shapero & Ruth B. Shapero Collection.
Material
White metal
Dimensions
Diameter: 0.9375 in
Inscriptions
side 1: THE SESQUI-CENTENNIAL, PHILA / 1776 / 1926 / 150 YEARS SINCE I FIRST RUNG
side 2: HOW WE GREW / PHILA / CAMDEN / PAT APPLD FOR
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