Commemorative Medal from the United States Centennial Exposition, 1876

THF154079 / 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. This commemorative medal contains an image of an important Revolutionary War landmark -- Independence Hall.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Medal

Date Made

1876

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

75.142.184

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Nate S. Shapero & Ruth B. Shapero Collection.

Material

Bronze (Metal)

Dimensions

Diameter: 1 in

Inscriptions

obverse: Memoriad Medal verso: Struck Within the International Exhibition 1876