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Reference NumberHI/1917-1
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 with his surname to the right and the medal designer's name "W. WOODHOUSE [F]" in smaller font, below. Reverse: a laurel wreath and the words "ARTHUR JACOB. M.D. F.R.C.S. PROF. OF ANAT. & PHYS. ROY. COLL. OF SURG. IN IRELAND. IN COMMEMORATION OF EMINENT SERVICES RENDERED TO SCIENCE AND THE MEDICAL PROFESSION IN IRELAND 1860".

"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
Dimensions64mm (diameter) x 5mm (depth)
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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/3719Jacob; Arthur (1790-1874); ophthalmologist1790-1874
DS/UK/118Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland; 1784-1784-
DS/UK/3718Woodhouse; John (1835-1892); medallist1835-1892
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