plaquette, medals, commemorative, Britain, A.G.Wyon

Artist: Wyon, Allan Gairdner, artist - British medallist, 1882-1962; Date(s): 1931 - 1962; Classification(s): plaquette, medals, commemorative, Britain, A.G.Wyon; Acquisition: given by Watson, Philip Charles, 2005-01-31 [CM.72-2005] Description: Joan Beauchamp Procter was a zoologist of the early twentieth century who despite continual ill-health that eventually claimed her life at the age of 34 had by then risen to be Curator of Reptiles at London Zoo and a much-loved and respected personality of the field. This commemorative plaquette was designed in her memory by Allan Gairdner Wyon; this specimen is a specimen from his workshop.

Collection

Fitzwilliam Museum

Inventory Number

2548862

Title

plaquette, medals, commemorative, Britain, A.G.Wyon

Object Type

Text

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