Reference NumberHI/2016-7-43
TitleRoyal Dublin Society / Government School of Design Prize Medal
Date1852
Creator NameWoodhouse; William (1805-1878); medallist
DescriptionBronze prize medal awarded by the Royal Dublin Society / Government School of Design. Obverse: profile bust of Queen Victoria surrounded by the words "VICTORIA REGINA" and below, in smaller font, the maker's name "WOODHOUSE.F". Reverse: at the centre, crowned and enclosed within a laurel wreath are the words "PRIZE/1852" and surrounding this are the words "GOVERNMENT SCHOOL OF DESIGN ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY" and below, in smaller font, the maker's initials "WW". Inscribed around the edge are the words "J.A. CLARKE. STAGES 20 & 23".
Extent1 item
Dimensions43mm (diameter) x 4.5mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Awards and Prizes
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/3717Woodhouse; William (1805-1878); medallist1805-1878
DS/UK/160Victoria (1819-1901); Queen of Great Britain and Ireland1819-1901
DS/UK/5445Royal Dublin Society; 1731-; philanthropic organisation, members club and event venue1731-
DS/UK/5453Government School of Design; 1837-; art and design educational institution1837-
DS/UK/5452Clarke; J.A. ([fl. nineteenth century]); [designer][fl. nineteenth century]
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