The designer of this medallion is unknown

This medallion was made by Allan J Olson & Associates Pty Ltd, Adelaide, South Australia, 1995

Produced in 1995 for the centenary of the discovery of X-rays in 1895.

A set of medallions was produced by the Roentgen Centenary Committee in Adelaide in conjunction with events organised by them to commemorate the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Roentgen in November 1895, the first radiographs taken in South Australia (by William Henry Bragg in May 1896), and the developments in X-ray science and technology in the ensuing 100 years.

One of the events organised was an exhibition, for which the committee borrowed a Watson foot X-ray machine from the Powerhouse Museum collection. In appreciation of the interest and assistance of the Powerhouse and its staff, the committee donated a medallion to the museum, together with copies of the two commemorative posters it had produced.

Medallion in presentation box, '100 years of X-rays 1895-1995', bronze/ felt/ carboard, commissioned by the Roentgen Centenary Committee, made by Allan J Olson & Associates Pty Ltd, Adelaide, Australia, 1995.

Medallion contained in a presentation box with cardboard slip cover.
Circular medallion made of bronze with an unmilled edge. Obverse features a central effigy of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen with surrounding text, "WILHELM CONRAD ROENTGEN / 100 YEARS OF X-RAYS 1895-1995". Reverse features a raised depiction of an x-ray tube with text above, "Prof. W.H. BRAGG / A.L. ROGERS / S. BARBOUR" and surrounding text, "FIRST X-RAYS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA / MAY 1986."

The medallion is contained in a blue felt, flip top presentation box. The base of the interior is lined with blue felt and features a circular cut-out section into which the medallion sits. The inside of the lid is lined with white material and a white adhesive manufacturer's label is adhered to the centre.

The presentation box is enclosed within a rectangular, white cardboard slip cover.

Made: Unknown; ; 1995

Made: Allan J Olson & Associates Pty Ltd; Adelaide, South Australia; 1995

: Roentgen Centenary Committee; Adelaide, South Australia


Owned: Roentgen Centenary Committee; Adelaide, South Australia

See part records for marks

99/132/1

1995