Wrangham Medal for Cambridge University

Medalist: William Wyon British

1842

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Title: Wrangham Medal for Cambridge University
Artist: Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton)
Date: 1842
Culture: British
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Diameter: 5 13/16 in. (148 mm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Gift of Assunta Sommella Peluso, Ada Peluso, and Romano I. Peluso, in memory of Ignazio Peluso, 2000
Object Number: 2000.224.25
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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