American Institute of the City of New York Medal Awarded to "C. Potter Jr. for a Patent Printing Press," 1855
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Artifact Overview
The American Institute of the City of New York was established in 1828 to promote industry throughout New York and the United States. At yearly fairs, artists, innovators, and inventors exhibited creative works and their improvements to agricultural and manufacturing goods. Medals recognized notable achievements. Charles Potter, Jr. received this award for his display of a printing press in 1855.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1855
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America
Object ID
41.291.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Charles P. Titsworth
Material
Gold (Metal)
Leather
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.063 in
Inscriptions
on front, at the top outer edge:
AMERICAN INSTITUTE.
on front, at the bottom:
NEW YORK. / LOVETT
on back, at the top:
AWARDED TO / C. Potter, Jr. / For a / Patent Printing Press. / with oscillating bed. / 1855.
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