Name/Title
Michigan State Agricultural Society MedalEntry/Object ID
2024.14.002Description
Michigan State Agricultural Society Medal. (Front) Features a woman dressed in a toga sitting among agricultural devices and sheaves of wheat with a harbor view in the background. Top of coin reads "Michigan State Agricultural Society". (Back) Inscribed: "To J. F. Gordon Co. For self raking binding harvester At The 20th Meeting 1868". Top of coin reads "Michigan State Agricultural Society" and bottom reads "Organized March 24th 1849." Made of silver.Context
GCV&M has in its collection the model of the harvester, letters patent, and photograph of James Fraser Gordon and his brothers.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumMade/Created
Artist
Wright, Charles CushingManufacturer
Wheeler & WilsonInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
EngravingLocation
Back of coinTranscription
To J. F. Gordon Co. For self raking binding harvester At The 20th Meeting 1868Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
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