Summary
Medal issued to commemorate the consecration of the St David's cathedral in Hobart and associated children's festival in 1894. Saint David's Cathedral is the church of the Bishop of Tasmania's episcopal chair (cathedral), therefore serving the diocese, the city and the state. Built between 1868 and 1936, Saint David's is widely regarded as the finest example outside England of the work of the leading Victorian architect, George F. Bodley. Building started in January 1868 and the nave was completed in February 1874. The former and new churches then stood together for six months before the former church was demolished. The Cathedral's cloisters and tower, built on the site of the old church, were finally completed in 1936. Bodley's plans were following throughout the 68-year construction. The cathedral was built in neo-Gothic style.
Obverse Description
View of Cathedral; above, CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL; below, HOBART
Reverse Description
ST. DAVID'S / CATHEDRAL / CONSECRATED / -> 1894 <-
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1894 AD
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Place & Date Depicted
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
29 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.03 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with hole
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References
Car. 1894/2
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
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