Silver medal (obverse) for writing

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This is the obverse of a silver medal presented by Robert Waugh to Margaret Hamilton of Leith for writing. The medal was made by Richard Haxton in 1824.

This side of the medal is inscribed 'Vive la Plume'.

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• Online ID: 000-190-001-970-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1950.542
• Date: 1824
  
• Material: Silver
  Academic medal
  
• Dimensions: 2.25" x 2.20"
  
• What: Academic medal
  
• Subject: Prize awards
  
• Who: Miss Margaret Hamilton (Recipient)
  Richard Haxton (Maker)
  Robert Waugh (Presenter)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Leith
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver medal presented by Robert Waugh to Margaret Hamilton of Leith for writing, and made by Richard Haxton, 1824
  
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