Temperance Medal of the American Temperance Society, 1833-1875

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THF152049 / Temperance Medal of the American Temperance Society, 1833-1875
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Medal

Date Made

1833-1875

Subject Date

1833-1875

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

74.208.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Silver (Metal)
Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)

Dimensions

Diameter: 2.875 in
Thickness: 0.3125 in

Inscriptions

Obverse: PEACE ON EARTH GOOD WILL TO MEN / SOBRIETY / DOMESTIC / COMFOTH / RELIGION / HEALTH FREEDOM PLENTY / WISDOM INDUSTRY / OMMERCE / OTTLEY / BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH / TEMPERANCE SOCIETY Reverse: TEMPERANCE DECLARATION / INSTITUTED A.D. 1833 / WE AGREE TO / ABSTAIN FROM ALL / INTOXICATING LIQUORS / EXCEPT FOR / MEDICINAL PURPOSES / AND RELIGIOUS / ORDINANCES.
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Temperance Medal of the American Temperance Society, 1833-1875