plaque

Object NameGrand Prix Award Plaque

Made FromVelvet

Date1889

Place MadeFrance, Paris

Techniquehand-made

SizeOverall W: 36.2 cm, L: 44 cm

Accession Number63.7.33

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewCrystal City Gallery

Physical DescriptionGrand Prix Award Plaque. Black velvet, gold lettering; hand-made. Rectangle of worn black velvet, with gold lettering: "EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE/PARIS 1889/GRAND PRIX/T.G. HAWKES/CORNING N.Y."; center, below Grand Prix two medals flank coat of arms, left medal with: "EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE/1889" right one with: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE".
Provenance

Source T. G. Hawkes & Company (American, 1880-1962) - 1964-03-20