plaque

Maker
Carron Co
Description
Cast iron plaque with broad raised border. There are three medallions in the main area. The upper two are placed side by side. One shows a seated classical robed figure with left hand resting on an oval shield and right arm outstretched holding a wreath. The other contains a laurel wreath and the words "INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION PHILADELPHIA MDCCLXVI/ AWARDED BY UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISSION". Below these is a horizontal band CARRON COMPANY. The lower panel has a central disc showing the signing of the declaration of Independence. The background to the panel is provided by very small lettering, presumably the text of the Declaration.
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Object
Maker
Production place
Carron Iron Works/Stenhouse Rd/Stenhousemuir/Larbert area
Signature & date
moulding:front:"INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION PHILADELPHIA MDCCLXVI/ AWARDED BY UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISSION/ CARRON COMPANY"
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 37cm (H 1' 2 9/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 25cm (W 9 13/16")
Accession number
2005-031-002

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