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Boston Latin School Medal for Industry

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

GUSN

GUSN-29326

Description

A Boston Latin School silver medal, 1843. Awarded to Lemuel Shaw, Jr. for exemplary conduct and industry.

Details

Descriptive Terms

medals
silver (metal)
Medal, Commemorative

Inscription

Recto: Public/Latin School/Boston/1843; Verso: Awarded to Lemuel Shaw, Jr/for/Industry. (engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Josephine Shaw

Accession Number

1921.141A

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