Gold medal awarded to H. Weber & Sons by the Atlanta Flower Fair. The medal hangs on two chains from a decorative plaque which has “Atlanta Flower Fair” engraved on a banner. The medal features a large yellow and green enameled chrysanthemum with a cutout laurel wreath and bow applied to the outside. The back of the medal is engraved with “1st Award Awarded to H. Weber & Sons Nov. 12 to 16 '93.”
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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: Atlanta Flower Fair
Inscription(s):
Back: 1st Award Awarded to H. Weber & Sons Nov. 12 to 16 '93
