Medallion
Production date
1887
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Description
Medallion, circular, bronze medallion awarded to F.P. Dodd. Obverse shows two horses facing right. Reverse features two wreaths of wheat tied together with a bow at there base. The wreaths encircle an engraved inscription in the centre of the medallion.
Classification
NUMISMATICS (MEDALS AND OTHER) Commemorative Medallion
Production date
1887
Measurements
Dia.45 mm
Media/Materials description
Bronze
Signature/Marks
NORTH QUEENSLAND \ P & A Assn 1887 \ Collection Butterflies \ F.P. Dodd
History and use
This object belonged to Frederick Parkhurst Dodd (F.P Dodd) known as “The butterfly man of Kuranda”. The medallion was awarded to Dodd, for his butterfly collection, by the North Queensland Pastoral and Agricultural Association at the 1887 Townsville Show.
The medallion is evidence of Dodd’s keen interest and ability in butterfly collecting as a young man, prior to becoming a professional collector. As an object in of itself, the medallion tells us about the kinds of activities that were rewarded at this time in Queensland’s regional shows and complements QM’s collection of prize items from pastoral, agricultural and mining shows, including medals and prize certificates.
This is among QM’s oldest show prize examples, predated by one other medal awarded in 1885.
The medallion is evidence of Dodd’s keen interest and ability in butterfly collecting as a young man, prior to becoming a professional collector. As an object in of itself, the medallion tells us about the kinds of activities that were rewarded at this time in Queensland’s regional shows and complements QM’s collection of prize items from pastoral, agricultural and mining shows, including medals and prize certificates.
This is among QM’s oldest show prize examples, predated by one other medal awarded in 1885.
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Registration number
N7748
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