Edward W. Parsons & Mary F. Taber Marriage Medal

Engraver George Hampden Lovett (1824-1894)

Edward W. Parsons & Mary F. Taber Marriage Medal

1876

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Silver

Overall (diameter): 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm)

Gift of Daniel Parish Jr., 1906

INV.5411

DescriptionSilver struck medal with obverse showing family coat of arms within floral wreath with surrounding legend: "EDWARD-WILLIS PARSONS/FLUSHING, NEW YORK." Reverse depicts symbol of Holy Spirit -- dove -- emerging from cloud in glory; two hands emerging from clouds beneath, holding initials "PT"; inscription below:"OCT. 1768 5TH/MARY-FERRIS TABER/OF THROG'S NECK/N.Y./MEMENTO FROM/I.F.W."

MarkingsInscription: reverse, at lower left of field: "I.F.W. DEL" Inscription: reverse, at lower right of field: "G.H.L. FEC" Inscription: envelope, back, in black ink: "Presented by/Daniel Parish Jr./April 30, 1906"

ClassificationsMEDALS