Honderdjarig bestaan van de Nederlandsche Maatschappij ter Bevordering van Nijverheid 1877 1877

This bronze medal, created by Johan Philip Menger in 1877, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Dutch Society for the Promotion of Industry. The obverse features a personified female figure representing the society, holding a laurel branch in her right hand, while the reverse depicts a wreath of laurels encircling a cartouche with an inscription celebrating the society's history. The medal is a fine example of 19th-century Dutch medallic art, reflecting the national pride and appreciation for industry during this era. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.