Ira F. Aldridge medal, American Negro Commemorative Society series, United States, 1972

Ira F. Aldridge medal, American Negro Commemorative Society series, United States, 1972

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One (1) Ira F. Aldridge medal
United States, 1972
Obverse Image: Bust of Aldridge.
Obverse Text: IRA FREDERICK ALDRIDGE / c 1807 - 1867 / NATHAN
Reverse Image: Comedy and Tragedy masks.
Reverse Text: SHAKESPEAREAN ACTOR
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
medal
Other Terms
Medal; Commemorative
Date made
1972
issuing authority
American Negro Commemorative Society
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.72.54.1
catalog number
72.54.1
maker number
43
serial number
3
accession number
300977
Credit Line
American Negro Commemorative Society
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Data Source
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