Medals, 1855-1909, 1855-1909

box

Identifier: SC.505.4.1

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

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English Latin

Conditions Governing Access

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