Award of Merit to the Hammond Typewriter Co. 1887

This silver medal, created in 1887 by George Hampden Lovett, is an "Award of Merit" given to the Hammond Typewriter Co. by the American Institute of New York. The medal depicts a seated female figure, representing the Institute, offering a laurel wreath to the company. Symbols of industry and manufacturing are depicted on the medal, such as a spinning wheel, a sewing needle, and a shield with the American flag. The medal is a testament to the importance of innovation and industrial advancement in the 19th century and is a fine example of the art of medal making.