Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts medal, United States, 1852

Description:

Starting in the 1780s, leading Americans, including many doctors, worked through charities known as humane societies to promote the rescue and resuscitation of drowning victims. The societies collaborated closely with foreign humane societies in recognition that in a maritime world, saving lives on the water was a common cause.

Date Made: 1852Date On Object: 1791

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United StatesPlace Of Issue: United States

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1986.1039.0008Catalog Number: 1986.1039.0008Accession Number: 1986.1039

Object Name: medal

Physical Description: struck (overall production method)silver (overall metal)circular (overall shape)Measurements: overall: .45 cm x 5.7 cm; 3/16 in x 2 1/4 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-1a1a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1080242

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