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Catalog Number |
C12.528 |
Title |
Baltimore-Ohio RR Centennial Medal |
Object Name |
Medal, Commemorative |
Description |
Round bronze medal. On one side it reads "The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company 1827 - 1927", with a picture of the Tom Thumb engraved in the center. Below image is "Peter Cooper's 'Tom Thumb'". On other side is "One Hundred years safety strength speed" with engraved image of a steam locomotive with a man flying alongside. Stored in a dark blue paperboard case. |
Date |
1927 |
Year Range from |
1926 |
Year Range to |
1927 |
Dimensions |
Dia-2.75 inches |
Material |
Bronze |
Provenance |
Given to the Athenaeum by the company to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. |
Subjects |
Railroad companies Railroads |