Nationale en internationale toneelwedstrijd te Amsterdam, uitgeschreven door Amstels Toneel- en Instrumentale Vereeniging "Cecilia" by Alexander Isaac de Vries

Nationale en internationale toneelwedstrijd te Amsterdam, uitgeschreven door Amstels Toneel- en Instrumentale Vereeniging "Cecilia" 1879

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This small bronze medal, created by Dutch artist Alexander Isaac de Vries in 1879, commemorates the National and International Theater Competition held in Amsterdam. The obverse features a winged figure holding a laurel branch, symbolizing victory, above a cityscape. The inscription, "Nationale en Internationale Toneelwedstrijd te Amsterdam" surrounds the imagery, indicating the competition's nature. The reverse displays a wreath of laurel, signifying the awards bestowed upon the winners. This medal is a testament to the importance of theater in 19th-century Dutch culture and serves as a historical artifact of the event.