Record

Reference NumberHI/2016-7-54
TitleFrancis Johnston Commemorative Medal
Date[1824]
Creator NameWoodhouse; William (1805-1878); medallist
DescriptionBronze medal commemorating the construction of the premises of the Royal Hibernian Academy in Abbey Street, Dublin by architect and President of the Academy, Francis Johnston (1760-1829). Obverse: profile bust of Johnston, facing left, surrounded by his name "FRANCIS JOHNSTON ESQR P.R.H.A." and the makers's name "W WOODHOUSE FECIT." in smaller font, below. Reverse: in the centre are the words "ACADEMY HOUSE/ERECTED AT THE EXPENCE/OF/FRANCIS JOHNSTON ESQR/MDCCCXXIV" surrounded by the words "ROYAL HIBERNIAN ACADEMY INCORPORATED BY CHARTER MDCCCXXIV".
Extent1 item
Dimensions43mm (diameter) x 4mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Anniversaries and Special Events
Architecture
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/3717Woodhouse; William (1805-1878); medallist1805-1878
DS/UK/5455Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts; 1823-; art institution and gallery1823-
DS/UK/5462Johnston; Francis (1760-1829); architect1760-1829
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