Add to albumThis is the obverse of a medal commemorating the Grand Festival in honour of Robert Burns on the banks of the River Doon on 6 August 1844. The medal is made of pewter or white metal.
The obverse has a bust of Robert Burns and is inscribed 'TO COMMEMORATE THE GRAND FESTIVAL IN HONOUR OF THE GENIUS OF BURNS / ON THE BANKS OF DOON' and 'AUGUST 6th 1844'. The medal was pierced at a later date for suspension.
Robert Burns is acknowledged around the world as a poet and songwriter of extraordinary impact. His poetry has been translated into over 25 languages.
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- Online ID: 000-100-067-597-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.1986.47
- Date: 1844
- Material: Pewter or white metal
Medal, commemorative
- Dimensions: 48 mm D x 2.5 mm deep
- What: Medal, commemorative
- Subject: Medals (NMAS Classification)
- Who: Robert Burns
S. Woolfield, 28 Buchanan Street, Glasgow (Publisher)
- Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Scotland, River Doon, Alloway
- Event:
- Description: Pewter or white metal medal of the Robert Burns Festival on the banks of the Doon, 1844, published by S. Woolfield
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