Medals, 1855-1909, 1855-1909
Scope and Contents
This box contains 10 medals presented to Mme Demorest and William Jennings Demorest for fashion designs, illustrations, patterns, and technological inventions including a miniature gas stove and sewing machine improvements. Awarding institutions include The Holland Society of New York, American Institute New-York, Columbia University, 1853-1908. 1 cased medal presented to William Curtis Demorest by the Hudson-Fulton Celebration, 1909.
Dates
- Creation: 1855-1909
Creator
- From the Collection: Ransom Family (Family)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive. If you have any questions, or wish to schedule an appointment contact us at [email protected] or call (212) 217-4385.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 1 linear foot of documents, images, volumes, and artifacts.
Physical Description
11 medals
General
Published
Subject
- Demorest, William Jennings, 1822-1895 (1822-1895) (subject, Person)
- Demorest, Mme. (Ellen Louise Curtis), 1824-1898 (1824-1898) (subject, Person)
- Demorest, William Curtis (1859-1933) (subject, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository