D2, undated
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #D2. Bronze commemoration medal portraying Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia, and Alexandra Feodorovna, his wife. On the reverse side of the medal can be seen the Russian Imperial eagle and the emblem of the Republic of France, and the following inscription: “Visite en France de Leurs Majestes L’Empereur et L’Imperatrice de Russie. Cherbourg. Paris. Chalons. 5-9 Octobre, 1896.” On the bottom is a beautifully chased wreath of various flowers and ribbon. It was struck on the occasion of their visit to France in 1896, and is signed by the artist “J.C. Chaplain.” $30.00
Dates
- undated
Creator
- Schaffer Collection (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Access
The collection is open for research.
Digitization of the collection has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The digital collection can be accessed through the VMFA Collections Search website.
Conditions Governing Use
No Copyright - United States: http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en
Biographical / Historical
American--1
Extent
1 item
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Lillian Thomas Pratt.
Physical Description
Paper
Physical Facet
Price tags
General
Schaffer Collection, Russian Imperial Art Treasures, Rockefeller Center
Digitization of the Lillian Thomas Pratt Archives has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
- New York (N.Y.) Subject Source: Viaf
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives Repository
Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library
200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond VA 23220-4007 United States
804-340-1495
library@vmfa.museum
