Reference NumberHI/2016-7-11
TitleRoyal Victoria Hospital Bicentenary Commemorative Plaque
Date[1997]
Creator NameMartin; John Bryson (b. 1948); artist and consultant in accident & emergency medicine
DescriptionSquare-shaped, wooden wall plaque commemorating the bicentenary of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. On the front upon dark blue material is a large, circular bronze disc depicting a doctor and nurse attending to a patient lying in bed. Around the edge is inscribed "ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL BICENTENARY/1797/1997". The plaque is backed with dark blue felt and a metal bracket for hanging. Also attached to the back is a photograph and short biography of the artist, John Bryson Martin (b. Groomsport, 1948), along with a description of how the plaque was created and care instructions.
Extent1 item
DimensionsPlaque: 265mm x 265mm x 17mm
Disc: 183mm (diameter)
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameWall Plaque
TermHospitals
Medicine in the Arts
Sculpture
Anniversaries and Special Events
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/4933Martin; John Bryson (b. 1948); artist and consultant in accident & emergency medicineb. 1948
DS/UK/3068Belfast; Royal Victoria Hospital; 1797-1797-
Places
CodeSet
NA113Groomsport/County Down/Northern Ireland/United Kingdom
NA109Belfast/Northern Ireland/United Kingdom
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