Medallion in Case
Production date
1883
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Object detail
Description
Medal made of bronze, circular shaped with raised borders and engraved/embossed designs in the centre.
Obverse: Images of harvest and industry with wreath design and text arched over the top.
Reverse: Has a small relief profile portrait of Queen Victoria and garland of agricultural produce surrounding a central shield.
The medal is stored in original presentation case with hinged lid, brown-maroon morocco leather, that is lined in purple silk on underside of lid and purple velvet base with indentation for medal.
Obverse: Images of harvest and industry with wreath design and text arched over the top.
Reverse: Has a small relief profile portrait of Queen Victoria and garland of agricultural produce surrounding a central shield.
The medal is stored in original presentation case with hinged lid, brown-maroon morocco leather, that is lined in purple silk on underside of lid and purple velvet base with indentation for medal.
Classification
CH classification NUMISMATICS (MEDALS AND OTHER) Civil Medals
Maker
Production date
1883
Measurements
Medal: Dia. 72 mm x H7 mm
Box: L98 x W96 x H17 mm
Box: L98 x W96 x H17 mm
Media/Materials description
bronze
Signature/Marks
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL & IDUSTRIAL \ ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND \ R.CAPNER.F
AWARDED TO
AR Sinclair \ 1ST PRIZE \ Needlework \ JUVENILE EXHIBITION \ BRISBANE \ 1883
<in gold text on front of case in upper case text> NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION \ QUEENSLAND
AWARDED TO
AR Sinclair \ 1ST PRIZE \ Needlework \ JUVENILE EXHIBITION \ BRISBANE \ 1883
<in gold text on front of case in upper case text> NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION \ QUEENSLAND
History and use
This first prize medallion was awarded by the National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland to schoolgirl Agnes Sinclair for her needlework exhibited in the 1883 Juvenile Exhibition. Agnes later became an artist and the mother of the pioneer female architect Dorothy Brennan. Medallions such as this were awarded to promote Queensland agricultural and industrial endeavours.
The National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland was formed in 1875, and its goal was to bring together the cultures of country and city in celebration of the diversity of Queensland industry and lifestyle. The first show was the Intercolonial Exhibition of 1876, held on the land at Bowen Hills purchased by the Association. A public holiday was declared and the show was extremely popular, drawing crowds of 17 000, when Brisbane’s total population was only 22 000 at the time.
The ‘Ekka’, as it is now affectionately known, is a 10 day annual festival, officially titled the ‘Royal Queensland Show’ since 1921 when King George V warranted the ‘Royal’ prefix.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
The National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland was formed in 1875, and its goal was to bring together the cultures of country and city in celebration of the diversity of Queensland industry and lifestyle. The first show was the Intercolonial Exhibition of 1876, held on the land at Bowen Hills purchased by the Association. A public holiday was declared and the show was extremely popular, drawing crowds of 17 000, when Brisbane’s total population was only 22 000 at the time.
The ‘Ekka’, as it is now affectionately known, is a 10 day annual festival, officially titled the ‘Royal Queensland Show’ since 1921 when King George V warranted the ‘Royal’ prefix.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
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Registration number
N7238
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