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Medal

1918-37-15

Round bronze medal with smooth edge. Front side of medal reads "FREDERICK SAMUEL TALLMADGE 1824-1904" around rim of medal. In center is a three quarter bust portrait of Tallmadge facing to the right. Inscription to the right reads "PRESIDENT/NEW YORK SOCIETY/ SONS OF THE/REVOLUTION/1884-1904" Inscription to the left reads "THE PURCHASE/OF FRAUNCES TAVERN/HIS LAST OFFICIAL ACT/---/HIS WILL GENEROUSLY/PROVIDED MEANS/FOR PAYMENT" On reverse side is a picture of building (Fraunces Tavern?) Inscribed around rim of medal "HERE WASHINGTON BADE FAREWELL TO HIS OFFICERS 4 DECEMBER 1783 BECAME THE OWNER 29 JULY 1904" In a ribbon above image of building "HERE SONS OF THE REVOLUTION ORGANIZED 4 DECEMBER 1883" Below image of building "FRAUNCES TAVERN/NEW YORK"

1904

2 1/2" diameter

• bronze