Great Eastern commemorative medal
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Object number2014.00003
TitleGreat Eastern commemorative medal
DescriptionSilvered bronze medal commemorating the launch of the ss Great Eastern. Recto: shows the ship afloat in profile with the words 'Great Eastern 1859'. Verso: a wreath with the words 'designed by I.K. Brunel, built bu Scott Russell, length 692 feet, breadth 33 feet, depth 38 feet, tonnage 23,000'. Produced by J. H. Merriam.
Production date 1859 - 1859
Object namemedal
Object categorycommemorative
Techniquemanufactured
Dimensions
- diameter: 30 mm
depth: 3 mm