commemorative inscription
C27698
concept
A commemorative inscription is a formally written text, often engraved or carved on a durable surface, that records and honors a person, event, or achievement for posterity.
Observed surface forms (6)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| monumental inscription | 2 |
| commemorative text | 1 |
| dedication phrase | 1 |
| official dedication formula | 1 |
| royal commemorative inscription | 1 |
| victory inscription | 1 |
Instances (9)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Ankara inscription | monumental inscription |
| Henry James lived here in the early 20th century | — |
| When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today | commemorative text |
|
“VIRTVTIBVS MAIORVM”
surface form:
VIRTVTIBVS MAIORVM
|
dedication phrase |
| Siloam Inscription | royal commemorative inscription |
| Freedom Is Not Free | — |
| Merneptah Stele | victory inscription |
| Senatus Populusque Romanus dedication | official dedication formula |
| Victory stela of Piye | monumental inscription |