Manuscripts

The Premium of John Hyacinth de Magellan medal for Francis Hopkinson

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Description: In 1790, Francis Hopkinson received The Premium of John Hyacinth de Magellan medal from the American Philosophical Association, for his invention of a spring block to assist sailboats. It reads: "Awarded by the American Philosophical Assocation to Francis Hopkinson for his invention of a spring-block to assist a vessel in sailing 1790."
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1790.
Call number: mssHM 84359
Creator: American Philosophical Association(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Provenance unknown. In library as of March 2020.
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