Collection Highlights
"A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Date:
1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Moore.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medallions/ books
Object Number:
2002.1.228
Date:
1932
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description:
A bronze colored medallion with a relief image of Charles Dickens on the front and the words "Charles Dickens/ Issued in Commemoration of the/ Fiftieth Anniversary of Charles Sessler/ 1932". On the reverse is a relief of a scene of dancing from "The Christmas Carol", probably the flashback to Fezziwig's party, with the words, "1882 Phildelphia 1932/A Christmas Carol 1843/ Rare Books Fine Prints".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
