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Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
ca. 1700
1911.38
Silver
Artist/Maker: Benjamin Wynkoop

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World's Columbian Exposition Administrative Building Medal

World's Columbian Exposition Administrative Building Medal
World's Columbian Exposition Administrative Building Medal
Title
World's Columbian Exposition Administrative Building Medal
Date 
1893
Related People 
Artist/Maker: A. O. Ameis
Related People 
Artist/Maker: George H. Benedict & Co.
Medium 
Type metal
Dimensions 
diameter: 2 11/16 in. ( 6.9 cm )
Description 
Type metal struck medal with obverse showing three-quarter bust of Columbus in ruff collar facing right with legend: "COLUMBUS." Reverse depictes the Administrative Building of the World's Columbian Exposition with legend: "WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION/ADMINISTRATION BUILDING"; inscription in exergue: "CHICAGO/1893."
Credit Line 
Gift of Alfred M.F. Kiddle
Object Number 
1940.29
Marks 
Inscription: obverse, on bust truncation, at left: "A.O.AMEIS"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.