The Agriculture & Mechanical Society of Western Maryland, Cumberland, founded 1879 Search this
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Type:
Medals
Date:
1879
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Description:
Silver medal awarded to H. Weber & Sons by the Agriculture & Mechanical Society of Western Maryland at Cumberland. The front of the medal reads “The Agriculture & Mechanical Society of Western Maryland at Cumberland” encircling a sheaf of wheat and agricultural equipment within a reeded band. The back of the medal is engraved with decorative motifs highlighting the words “Awarded to Henry Weber for the Best Wagon Load of Farm Produce, October 1879.”
Label Text:
Florists, seedsmen, and horticulturalists exhibited the very latest and most unusual developments in horticulture, floriculture, and garden design at flower shows, county and state fairs, and World’s Fairs throughout the nineteenth century. Medals, crafted in gold, silver, and bronze, were awarded to outstanding entries in long lists of special categories. Winners often used these awards in advertisements for their businesses or products with the aim of garnering publicity and increasing sales.
Mark(s):
Front: The Agriculture & Mechanical Society of Western Maryland at Cumberland
Inscription(s):
Back: Awarded to Henry Weber for the Best Wagon Load of Farm Produce, October 1879
