Collection Highlights
"Columbia Demands Her Children"
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.30
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
New York State Agricultural Society Medal
Object Number:
INV.4379
Date:
ca. 1854
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 1/16 in. ( 5.3 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, in exergue, at left: "TAYLOR"
Inscription: obverse, in exergue, at right: "BIRM"
Description:
Silver struck medal with obverse showing female figure holding cornucopia and wreath; baled straw in background; inscription in exergue: "CERES." Reverse shows space for engraving at center surrounded by wreath of corn, fruit, and vegetables with inscription: "Awarded/Fa. Renwick Jr./Agent for American/Roofing Slate/equal to the best/Welsh."; legend around border: "NEW YORK STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
