Name/Title
Gold Medal - St. Louis World's FairEntry/Object ID
1979.3.33.bDescription
Gold medal awarded to George W. Swink, first premium on honey and beeswax - Louisiana Purchase 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 Tertiary Object Term
MedalNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Decoration of HonorNomenclature Primary Object Term
AwardNomenclature Sub-Class
Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCreated By
Thomas Kyle MullinsCreate Date
March 13, 2025Updated By
Thomas Kyle MullinsUpdate Date
January 23, 2026
