Confectionary Jar - George Swink's Honey Exhibit - St. Louis World's Fair

Object/Artifact

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Rocky Ford Museum

Name/Title

Confectionary Jar - George Swink's Honey Exhibit - St. Louis World's Fair

Entry/Object ID

1979.3.6.a

Description

These confectionary jars were filled with honey and displayed at George W. Swink's Honey and Bee's Wax Exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. This exhibit ultimately one two gold medals and one silver medal.

Acquisition

Accession

1979.3

Source or Donor

Brian Hancock, George W. & Mary J. Swink Estate

Acquisition Method

Gift

Created By

Thomas Kyle Mullins

Create Date

February 17, 2025

Updated By

Thomas Kyle Mullins

Update Date

January 23, 2026