Maryland Institute for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts Medal Awarded to "C. Potter Jr. for Davis' Oscillating Power Press," 1857
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Artifact Overview
Nineteenth-century mechanics' societies and business associations promoted technological ingenuity by sponsoring fairs and competitions. Officials awarded medals, certificates, and other premiums to exhibitors whose products were deemed worthy of merit. Charles Potter, Jr. received this medal in 1857 for his display of a Davis oscillating printing press.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1857
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America
Object ID
41.291.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Charles P. Titsworth
Material
Silver (Metal)
Leather
Dimensions
Diameter: 2 in
Inscriptions
on front, around outer edge:
MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE MECHANIC ARTS.
on front, on scrolls at bottom:
INDUSTRY THE MEANS / PLENTY THE RESULT.
on front at bottom:
BALTIMORE
on back, starting at the top:
AWARDED / TO / C. Potter Junr / R.I. / For / Davis' Oscillating / POWER PRESS. / 1857.
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on back, at bottom:
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