Reference NumberTPCK/9/19
TitleArthur Jacob Medal
Date1860
Creator NameWoodhouse; William (1805-1878); medallist
Woodhouse; John (1835-1892); medallist
DescriptionBronze medal commemorating the ophthalmologist Arthur Jacob (1790-1874). Obverse: the profile bust of Jacob, facing left, with his surname to the right and the medal designer's name "W WOODHOUSE F" in smaller font, below. Reverse: a laurel wreath enclosing the words " IN COMMEMORATION OF EMINENT SERVICES RENDERED TO SCIENCE AND THE MEDICAL PROFESSION IN IRELAND 1860" and around the edge, the words "ARTHUR JACOB. M.D. F.R.C.S. PROF. OF ANAT. & PHYS. ROY. COLL. OF SURG. IN IRELAND."

"John Woodhouse's medals were catalogued and described by Dr. Frazer in Vol. XVIII of the 'Journal of the Royal Historical and Archaeological Association, 1887-1888'. Though this medal bears the initials of his father it was, according to Dr. Frazer, the work of John Woodhouse" (ref.: https://www.libraryireland.com/irishartists/john-woodhouse.php).
Extent1 item
Dimensions63mm (diameter) x 5mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Anniversaries and Special Events
Ophthalmology
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/3717Woodhouse; William (1805-1878); medallist1805-1878
DS/UK/3718Woodhouse; John (1835-1892); medallist1835-1892
DS/UK/3719Jacob; Arthur (1790-1874); ophthalmologist1790-1874
DS/UK/118Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland; 1784-1784-
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