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Title:
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International Exposition of Industry and Labor Turin 1911 / Exposition Internationale des Industries et du Travail Turin 1911 |
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Original Mode of Expressions:
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Medallion |
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Physical description:
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This commemorative plaque (see recto and verso) is made of pewter and designed in bas-relief. It measures 7 x 6 cm. The recto reads: Exposition Internationale des Industries et du Travail Turin 1911 by P. V. Dautel. The Verso reads: Comite' Francais des Expositions a l'Etranger. 1861 1911 1859 |
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Descriptive note:
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The recto features two female figures greeting each other (possibly allegories of France and Italy) while a seated male figures looks on. The background shows the park of the Valentino with the Monumental Bridge. The recto shows various insigna, including the Bull of Turin, the emblem of the Royal House of Savoy, the Gallic rooster, and the coat of arms of Paris. |
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Subjects:
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Historical
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Holding Repository:
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CDC Private collection |
