Plaque
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Ferdinand D'Esopo
born 1883
Date1963
MediumWood, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 11 7/8 x 9in. (30.1 x 22.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionAward plaque with a gold plate screwed onto wooden backing. Wood portion has five-tiered grooved edging, the back has a circular hole for hanging. Screwed onto front of wood is a gold plate which has two tied back gold relief curtains at top corners and reach half-way down plate. Engraved across plate, "ITALIAN AMERICAN HOME / OF HARTFORD, INC. / 1963 / ANNUAL AWARD / PRESENTED TO / FERDINAND D'ESOPO / AT / HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT / OCTOBER 26, 1963".
Object number2005.180.52
InscribedEngraved across plate, "ITALIAN AMERICAN HOME / OF HARTFORD, INC. / 1963 / ANNUAL AWARD / PRESENTED TO / FERDINAND D'ESOPO / AT / HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT / OCTOBER 26, 1963".On View
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