Tentoonstelling van Nederlandsche en koloniale nijverheid Arnhem, 1879 met bijbehorende doos 1879

This bronze medal, created by Noach van der Waals in 1879, commemorates the "Tentoonstelling van Nederlandsche en koloniale nijverheid Arnhem," or Exhibition of Dutch and Colonial Industry in Arnhem. The medal depicts a woman representing Dutch industry, standing next to a man representing colonial industry. The woman stands near a factory and anvil, while the man holds a stalk of corn and stands near a small hut, emphasizing the connection between Dutch industry and its colonial holdings. The inscription on the medal reads, "Tentoonstelling van Nederlandsche en koloniale nijverheid Arnhem, 1879" ("Exhibition of Dutch and Colonial Industry in Arnhem, 1879") and "Verdienste" ("Merit"). This medal serves as a historical artifact, offering insight into the colonial relationships of the Netherlands in the late 19th century.