SA Union: Cape Town Photographic Society Award
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Date:
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1914 |
Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0972;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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45.3 mm | Bronze | 45.6 gm | $30 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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View of Cape Town, mountains behind, sisal plant left foreground. Above, coat of arms of the Cape Colony, antelope supporters, Hope crest with motto: "SPIES BONA". Legend: " CAPE.TOWN.PHOTOGRAPHIC.SOCIETY". At the foot: "REGD. NO. 402478".
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Reverse:
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At the top, flanked with wreath-like branches, shield of the Cape Town Photographic Society. Engraved below, on an ornate floral-decorated cartouche: "Awarded to / A.J. TAYLOR / Rain and Sun (within quotes) / CLASS1.1914". At the foot: "REGD. NO. (left) 402478 (right)".
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Notes:
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The Cape Town Photographic Society is the oldest such society in South Africa. It was formed 30th October 1890 by Mr B.A. Lewis and Mr T.W. Cairncross
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