Unknown American
Award Medal

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Artist Unknown American

CultureAmerican

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Award Medal

Datec. 1870

Minted inHouston, Texas, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions1 × 1 3/8 in. diameter (2.5 × 3.5 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill

Object numberB.2018.59

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

COINS & MEDALS

DescriptionThe Agricultural Mechanical and Blood Stock Association held state fairs in Houston during the 1870s. This award from the fair went to Mrs. A. M. Parrish for the “Best Made Shirt.” The Galveston Daily News of May 29, 1877 made note of Mrs. Parrish’s award, and gave a detailed description of the medal. Mrs. Parrish was at that time listed in city directories as a shirt maker.
ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 2018.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

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Marked on front: AWARDED AT THE TEXAS STATE FAIR / TO / Mrs. A. M. Parrish / for the / BEST MADE SHIRT / HOUSTON
Marked on back: AGRICULTURAL MECHANICAL & BLOOD STOCK ASSOCIATION / FOUNDED / 1870

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