Award to the Hammond Typewriter Company 1900

This bronze medal, created by Jules-Clément Chaplain in 1900, commemorates the award given to the Hammond Typewriter Company at the Exposition Universelle Internationale in Paris. The medal features a winged figure holding a torch, symbolizing progress and innovation, above a seated figure holding a branch of wheat, signifying the harvest of knowledge and success. In the foreground, a depiction of the Exposition Universelle, the site of the award ceremony, adds a specific context to this commemorative piece. The inscription around the medal's edge further emphasizes the event and the company it celebrates. This small but significant artwork reflects the artistic trends of the early 20th century and serves as a tangible reminder of the Hammond Typewriter Company's achievements.