2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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The Intelligence Office
1849
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Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: William Henry Burr

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World's Columbian Exposition Award Medal

World's Columbian Exposition Award Medal
World's Columbian Exposition Award Medal
Title
World's Columbian Exposition Award Medal
Date 
1893
Medium 
White metal; cardboard, paper, silk
Dimensions 
case: 2 x 2 x 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm ) diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description 
White metal struck medal with obverse showing exhibition pavilion building with inscription in exergue: "MANUFACTURES AND LIBERAL/ARTS BUILDING"; legend around border: "WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION/CHICAGO 1893." Reverse bears space for engraving within laurel and oak wreath with inscription: "AWARDED/TO/S.S.Packard [engraved]/FOR SERVICE IN THE/ACTIVE EXHIBIT"; legend above: "AMERICAN BUSINESS COLLEGES." Medal inset into white square cardboard box with white silk satin interior.
Object Number 
INV.3695
Marks 
Inscription: box cover, in black: "WORLD'S/COLUMBIAN/EXPOSITION/1893/CHICAGO."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.