Pillsbury trophy

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Pillsbury trophy

Entry/Object ID

2154

Description

Trophy: Philip W. Pillsbury Award presented to Paul W. Milton in 1944 for best West Virginia wheat grown in the 1942, 1943, and 1944 crop years. Wooden base with what is probably bronze bowl and handles, winged victory figurine on top. Three probably bronze plaques on sides of wooden base, one each for years 1942, 1943, and 1944. Stamped on underside of base: "8735M". (See also ARC60g, photos 4, 5, and 6 of 16 for photos of Milton with his trophy and with the winning wheat).

Acquisition

Accession

311

Source or Donor

Milton, Jeral A.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1944

Material

Wood, Bronze