American Institute medals
DistributorDistributed by
American Institute of the City of New York
American, 1829 - 1980
Original OwnerAwarded to
Hartford Woven Wire Mattress Company
American, 1910
Date1869-1883
MediumBronze
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter of .2): 2 3/8in. (6cm)
Primary Dimensions (diameter of .3): 2in. (5.1cm)
Primary Dimensions (diameter of .3): 2in. (5.1cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Mrs. Horace B. Clark
DescriptionTwo bronze medals awarded to the Hartford Woven Wire Mattress Co. by the American Institute New-York. The front sides of the medals have a relief image of a seated female figure holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand. She is holding a laurel wreath in her right hand. Beside her is a shield with an eagle perched on top. Around her are symbols of agriculture and industry. The reverse side has the name of the company, invention, and date of the award engraved.
The larger medal (.2) was awarded in 1869 to the Hartford Woven Wire Mattress Co. for the woven wire spring mattress.
The smaller medal (.3) was awarded in 1883 to the Hartford Woven Wire Mattress Co. for iron and brass bedsteads.
The larger medal (.2) was awarded in 1869 to the Hartford Woven Wire Mattress Co. for the woven wire spring mattress.
The smaller medal (.3) was awarded in 1883 to the Hartford Woven Wire Mattress Co. for iron and brass bedsteads.
Object number1937.24.2-.3
Markings(.2) Recto, inscribed: "AMERICAN INSTITUTE/ NEW-YORK"(.2) Verso, inscribed and engraved: "[inscribed] AWARDED TO/ [engraved in cursive] Woven Wire Mattress Co./ For/ Woven Wire Spring Mattress/ 1869."
(.3) Recto, inscribed: "THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE/ NEW-YORK"
(.3) Verso, inscribed and engraved: "[inscribed] THE MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE/ AWARDED/ TO/ [engraved in cursive] Hartford Woven Wire/ Mattress Co./ For Iron & Brass/ Bedsteads/ 1883."
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