Medal

Description:

Benjamin Pike Jr. (1809–1864), an instrument maker and dealer who had recently opened a shop at 294 Broadway, won this silver medal at the American Institute Fair held in New York City in 1844. The obverse is marked "Awarded to Benjamin Pike, Jr. For Superior Air Pumps. 1844." The reverse is marked "AMERICAN INSTITUTE, NEW YORK. R. LOVETT." Pike knew his market well. Americans at that time were establishing numerous schools and colleges and equipping them with instruments for scientific demonstrations. In his Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of Optical, Mathematical and Philosophical Instruments (1848), designed to attract customers around the country, Pike offered seven different air pumps and many devices to use with them.

Date Made: 1844

Commemorated: Pike, Jr., BenjaminMaker: Lovett, Sr., Robert

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York

Subject: Science & Scientific InstrumentsRelated Event: American Institute Fair of 1844

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.334871Catalog Number: 334871Accession Number: 312744

Object Name: medal

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: 2 in; 5.08 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-923d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1277174

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