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."
- Production date
- 1790.
- Call number
- mssHM 84359
- Provenance
- Provenance unknown. In library as of March 2020.
- Restrictions
- Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
