Booker T. Washington medal, American Negro Commemorative Society series, United States, 1971

Booker T. Washington medal, American Negro Commemorative Society series, United States, 1971

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Description (Brief)
One (1) Booker T. Washington medal
United States, 1971
Obverse Image: Head of Booker T. Washington.
Obverse Text: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON / 1856 1915
Reverse Image: Enslaved people working.
Reverse Text: WHERE THERE IS NO VISION / THE PEOPLE PERISH / PROV. 29.18
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
medal
Other Terms
Medal; Commemorative
Date made
1971
issuing authority
American Negro Commemorative Society
associated person
Washington, Booker T.
maker
Franklin Mint
place made
United States
associated place
United States
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
medal: 3.88 cm; x 1 1/2 in
ID Number
NU.71.113.1
catalog number
71.113.1
maker number
33
serial number
3
accession number
295363
Credit Line
American Negro Commemorative Society
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