Hartford Female Seminary medal
Dateabout 1830
Mediumtin or tinned steel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall diameter): 1 3/4in. (4.4cm)
Other ((a) height x width): 1 × 1 3/4in. (2.5 × 4.4cm)
Other ((b) height x width): 7/8 × 1 3/4in. (2.2 × 4.4cm)
Other ((a) height x width): 1 × 1 3/4in. (2.5 × 4.4cm)
Other ((b) height x width): 7/8 × 1 3/4in. (2.2 × 4.4cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA round medal from the Hartford Female Seminary with a flower pot, ivy, and a laurel on the left, and books and paper on the right. "HARTFORD/ FEMALE SEMINARY" is inscribed below. The entire design is surrounded by an incised ring. The medal is broken into two pieces.
Object number1986.296.0a-b
Inscribed(a) Recto, inscribed: "HARTFORD/ FEMALE SEMINARY"NotesHistorical Note: The Hartford Female Seminary was founded in 1827 by Catherine Beecher and ran until 1888 when the property on Pratt Street was sold.On View
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