- Museum
- Verdant Works
- Date
- 1878
- Object Number
- DUNIH 34.1
- Title
Silver Medal from the Paris Exhibition
- Object Category
- Jute/manufacturing
- Object Name
- Medal
- Description
Silver medal from the Paris Exhibition 1878, France’s third world fair held between 1 May to 10 November to celebrate industry and the recovery of France after the Franco Prussian War. As part of the exhibition international juries awarded bronze, silver and gold medals to various exhibits.
This medal was awarded to J & A.D. Grimond jute manufacturers who owned a variety of factories around Dundee including Bowbridge Works. This medal, held in red presentation case, was designed by French sculptor Jules-Clement Chaplain.
- Acquisition Number
- DUNIH 34.1
- Method
- Donation
- Location
- In Store