Medal

Object Name:

Medal

Object ID:

1990.043.01

Creator:

Herrick, Henry W. (1824-1906) -- Artist; Barber, William (1807-1879) -- Engraver

Date:

1873

Description:

Medal. Silver. Circular. Obverse: "NEW HAMPSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY" with design showing a woman in a neoclassical gown holding a wreath, with an anvil, a plow, and fruits and vegetables; New Hampshire state seal on shield; "BARBER F. / HERRICK D." on bottom edge. Reverse: "AWARDED TO / Samuel Eastman & / Co. / Leather Hose & Fire / Trimmings. / 1873". Border design of fruits and vegetables and an arm and hammer at top. In presentation folder with gold-stamped leather case: "NEW-HAMPSHIRE / AGL' SOCIETY / 1873."

Material:

Metal
Silver
Leather

Dimensions:

Dia-2.4 inches

Provenance:

Samuel Eastman Company, Concord, NH, was a maker of fire fighting equipment.

Credit Line:

Gift of Dean Mattice

People:

Herrick, Henry W. (1824-1906), Barber, William (1807-1879)

Subjects:

Awards, Fire fighting equipment, Medals, Vegetables, State seal (NH), Agricultural equipment, Agricultural products, Anvil, Plows, Agricultural societies