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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Award - Cup
Object Number
2017-11-76
Description
Award cup or trophy given to William H. Thompson by the Litchfield County Agricultural Society. Silver cup with rounded shape made of eight semi-flat sides joined at angles. Hexagonal foot and scrolled handle. Engraved decoration of scrolls and floral motifs across five sides, with engraved script text on central side, "Litchfield County/Agricultural/Society/To Wm. H. Thompson/first Premium/on Farms/1847." Impressed mark on bottom, "N.J. BOGERT."
Comment
There was a William H. Thompson living in Litchfield at various points in the first half of the 19th century. He was a member of the central committee for the county's centennial celebration, and earlier played a role in the case of William Grimes, a runaway slave living in Litchfield who successfully purchased his freedom in the 1820s. Thompson, noted as living in Georgia at the time, served as agent for Grimes' former owner.
Category
Maker
Date Made
1847
Dimensions
Overall height 6.25", width 5.25", diameter 3.375"
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
