Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Sculptor Benjamin Paul Akers (1825-1861) received this commemorative silver medal at the 1854 Exhibition and Fair of the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association. The award was for his bas relief of "Peace."
Akers was a native of Saccarappa (Westbrook) and was a noted sculptor.
About This Item
- Title: Akers commemorative medal, 1854
- Creator: F. B. Smith and F. Hartman
- Creation Date: 1854
- Subject Date: 1854
- Location: Westbrook, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Silver
- Dimensions: 5 cm x 5 cm
- Local Code: 282*
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Maine Charitable Mechanic Association
- Peace (Sculpture)
- Akers, Benjamin Pau, 1825-186l--Associated objects
- Medals
- Awards
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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