50th anniversary of the discovery of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) medal model
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2002
This object is a resin rapid prototype master model for the reverse of a medal commemorating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Designed by Peter Brian Musson in London in 2002, the piece was produced using computer software and cut with a CAD/CAM milling machine as part of the developmental design process for a finished cast silver medal.
Circular in form, the model measures 73 mm in diameter. The surface design features representations of nuclei surrounded by irregular concentric lines meant to symbolize human fingerprints. Inscribed around the perimeter are the words 'DEOXYNUCLEIC ACID' and '50 YEARS'. The object is executed in translucent resin.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Historical context
The design was the winning entry in a 2002 Royal Mint competition organized for the Royal College of Art to mark the 50th anniversary of the discovery of DNA. The museum acquired this master model directly from the artist alongside related materials illustrating the medal's design development from concept to final casting.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) cam rapid prototype master model in resin
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 73 mm
Technical characteristics
- Inscriptions
- Date: Text: Research required; Latest: Research required; Earliest: Research required; Note: Decoration; computer-aided design; resin; Type: Decoration; Medium: resin; Method: computer-aided design; Script: Research required; Content: 'DEOXYNUCLEIC ACID' '50 YEARS'; Language: Research required; Position: Research required; Inscriber: Name: Id: Research required; Text: Research required; Association: Id: Research required; Text: Research required; Description: Research required; Translation: Research required; Interpretation: Research required; Transliteration: Research required
- Maker recorded
- Musson, Peter Brian
- Place recorded
- London
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Victoria and Albert Museum collection record for this single object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Museum object name
- 50th anniversary of the discovery of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
- Museum object number
- A.9:10-2003
Catalogue references
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