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Type |
Physical Object |
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Basic ID |
Livestock Exposition Trophy, 1916. Sterling silver. Made by Robert Jarvie, Chicago, Illinois. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Potter. 1974.151 |
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Title |
Livestock Exposition trophy |
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Artists/Makers |
Jarvie, Robert R., 1865-1941 (artist) |
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Place of Origin |
Chicago (Ill.) |
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Date |
1916 |
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Physical Description |
Trophy with square base and column supporting a round bowl made of silver. Bowl has a decorative rim made of three wires, and an engraved band of vines and flowers along the outside. |
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Materials/Techniques |
sterling silver |
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Dimensions |
Height: (7.625 in); Diameter: (6.1875 in) |
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Marks |
Jarvie; STERLING/2033; BEST LOCAL COMBINATION HORSE/INTERNATIONAL LIVE STOCK EXPOSI/WON BY/JOHN R. THOMPSON'S NANCY WALKER |
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Object History |
This trophy was designed by Chicago silversmith Robert Jarvie for the president of the Union Stock Yards and Transit Company, who donated it as a prize for the "Best Local Combination Horse" at the 1916 International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. The competition was won by John R. Thompson's horse "Nancy Walker." |
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Subject Description |
The engraving on the bottom of the trophy identifies the contest and winner of the award, the mark "Jarvie Sterling, 2033" is the makers mark for Robert Jarvie and the item number. |
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Curatorial Statement |
This trophy exemplifies the relationship between art, agriculture and commerce as Chicago developed in the early twentieth century. In 1900, the International Livestock Exposition replaced the older "fat stock" show as an annual demonstration of ideal livestock. The Union Stock Yards and Transit Company, which commissioned this trophy, helped build Chicago into a national center of meatpacking at the turn of the century. Robert Jarvie produced a range of items, including this trophy, in his workshop by the Union Stock Yards. The trophy demonstrates the natural design espoused by the Arts and Crafts Movement. |
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Classification |
containers (receptacles) |
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Categories |
vessels (containers) |
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Object Types |
trophies (Objects) |
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Related Events |
International Livestock Exposition (1916 : Chicago, Ill.) |
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Related Places |
Chicago (Ill.) |
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Style |
Arts and Crafts (movement)
Craftsman (style) |
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Related Terms |
exhibitions (events)
fairs
livestock |
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Credit Line |
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Potter |
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Owner |
Chicago Historical Society |
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Copyright Notice |
© Chicago Historical Society, published on or before 2016, all rights reserved. |
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Exhibition History |
Chicago : Crossroads of America. Chicago History Museum (2006/09/30 - ) |
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Object Number |
1974.151 |
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Image File Name |
ICHi-67508 |
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Language |
English |
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Repository |
Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
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Collection Name |
Museum Collection |
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Research Inquiry |
http://libguides.chicagohistory.org/research |
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Licensing Inquiry |
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