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1893 World's Fair Award, Appleton Woolen Mills
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Award certificate presented to the Appleton Woolen Mills at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The company won a bronze medal at the Fair for its paper makers' felts and other textiles.The certificate reads, "The World's Columbian Exposition : captivating descriptions of the magnificent buildings and marvelous exhibits : such as works of art, textile fabrics, machinery, natural products, the latest inventions, discoveries, etc., etc., including a full description of Chicago, its wonderful buildings, parts, etc. - Northrop, Henry Davenport, 1836-1909. This is an award given by the Columbian Exposition for Paper Makers' Felts, and Cassimeres.
1893
United States. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
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