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| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1882 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Reverse description | A detailed relief depiction of the Harris Free Public Library and Museum building in Preston, shown in three-quarter perspective with its prominent Greek Revival colonnade and stepped podium. The building's architectural design fills the central field, with the date SEPT. 5TH 1882 inscribed in the lower exergue. A circular legend occupies the outer border, and a dedicatory inscription arches across the upper inner field. A small suspension hole is pierced at the top. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | THE HARRIS THE FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY H.R.H.PRINCE LEOPOLD DUKE OF ALBANY,K.G.&C. SEPT 5TH 1882 FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY & MUSEUM |
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