Essex County Institute Award Medal
The Essex County Society for the Promotion of Agriculture,
Horticulture and Manufactures was organized in 1844, the name being changed to the Essex County Institute in 1847. The first fair was held October 15, 16, and 17, 1844 with the last fair held only 7 years later in 1851. An entry in the "History of Essex and Hudson Counties, New Jersey" states that silver medals were given to the first prize winners and two gold medals were awarded in 1850. There is no mention of copper medals. All are very scarce. |
Harkness Nj-30, copper - unawarded, 41.7mm
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Harkness Nj-30, silver – awarded to 1848 Ephriam Baker, 41.6mm |
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Gold?