Historical information

https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/KC64-J24/thomas-thornell-1848-1913

Physical description

Certificate inscribed, 'Presented with a Commemorative Medal to Thomas Thornell.' Signed Albert ? Executive President and Philip Cunliffe Owen, Secretary to the Royal Commission. Produced by Fac-simile chromo litho art studio, London and W. Griggs, imp. London. The surrounding border depicts ethnic classically dressed figures under British coat of arms and surrounded by a border of names of British colonies in shields. (Also see B92.0545, framed and glazed copy.)

Inscriptions & markings

Colonial and Indian Exhibition London 1886 Presented with a Commemorative Medal to Thomas Thornell (Handwritten). Signed Albert ? Executive President and Philip Cunliffe Owen, Secretary to the Royal Commission. (Handwritten)
FAC-SIMILE CHROMO LITHO ART STUDIO LONDON W. GRIGGS IMP LONDON, Thomas Riley INV. ET PINX