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First Annual Plaquemines Oyster Association Dance Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1978 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a central relief depicting an oyster fishing vessel at sea, surrounded by oyster shells and harvesting tools including rakes and nets, all set against a stylized wave and cloud background. A circular legend in the upper field reads 'STRENGTH-PRIDE-DETERMINATION / OUR OYSTER FISHERMEN', with the date 1978 in the lower field. A curved inscription along the left and lower border reads 'FIRST ANNUAL PLAQUEMINES OYSTER ASSOCIATION DANCE', with the engraver's initials JMK visible in the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | STRENGTH-PRIDE-DETERMINATION OUR OYSTER FISHERMEN JMK 1978 FIRST ANNUAL PLAQUEMINES OYSTER ASSOCIATION DANCE |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays two large oyster shells rendered in high relief at the center of the field, showing detailed interior and exterior textures. A decorative ribbon banner arcs across the upper field bearing the legend 'Plaquemines Oyster Association' in cursive script, while a second banner in the lower field carries the inscription 'Organized in 1977'. The engraver's initials SMK appear in the right field. |
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