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Object Name
Medal
Object Number
2013-115-2
Description
Round bronze medal. One side stamped "THE GARDEN CLUB/ OF AMERICA" around edge. Representation of an unfurled scroll in center with "HORTICULTURAL/ EXCELLENCE" engraved in center. Stylized flower and vine decorations stamped above and below scroll. Opposite side stamped "CATHERINE/ BEATTIE/ MEDAL" in center with flower decoration stamped around edges. Side of medal engraved "1985 MEDALLIC ART CO. - DANBURY, CT - BRONZE." Medal housed in a thin, square gold colored cardboard box with brown lid. Box lined with red foam. Box lid stamped "Medallic Art Co./ Danbury, CT" on the inside.
Provenance
This medal was awarded to the Litchfield Garden Club's Horticultural Committee by the Garden Club of America in 1985 for its Botanical Family Collection of Labitatae.
Category
Communication Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
1985
Dimensions
Diameter 2 1/2"
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