RecordMedal (Obverse) of the Partick Archers< 1 of 1 > Back From Partick, Glasgow
Medal (Obverse) of the Partick ArchersThis is the obverse of a silver medal of the Partick Archers in Glasgow, given to them by the shipbuilder, David Tod. The medal, dated 1846, was presented to William Ferguson. Silver medal of the Partick Archers, an eight-point star, presented by David Tod, and gained at butts by William Ferguson, 1846 Archery was popular between 1830 and 1860, when it was overtaken by rifle shooting. Almost exclusively confined to the middle classes, it was one of the few sports in which women participated. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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