Name/Title
Gold Medal - St. Louis World's FairEntry/Object ID
1979.3.33.aDescription
Gold medal awarded to George W. Swink, first premium on honey and beeswax - Universal Exhibition - at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. Rounded triangular in shape, brass, featuring Columbia (female personification of the U.S.A.) with arms stretched over a youthful maiden representing the Louisiana Territory.Cataloged By
Thomas Kyle MullinsAcquisition
Accession
1979.3Source or Donor
Brian Hancock, George W. & Mary J. Swink EstateAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Medal, PrizeNomenclature Primary Object Term
PrizeNomenclature Sub-Class
Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
George Washington SwinkRelated Events
Event
St. Louis World's Fair 1904Created By
Thomas Kyle MullinsCreate Date
March 13, 2025Updated By
Thomas Kyle MullinsUpdate Date
January 23, 2026
