"Sophia G. Hayden-Presented by the Board of Lady Managers of the Worlds Columbian Commission 1893" by T.B. Starr. Portrait on the reverse is signed T.B. Starr as well. Together with photographs and letters concerning Sophia Hayden and her involvement in designing the Women's Building for the Columbian Exposition when she was only 21. At the time it was the most prominent design competition for women. An important and unique item this was awarded to a trailblazer in her field and icon in the Woman's equality movement. 64.7dwt (including ribbon). She was also the first female graduate from MIT in the (4) year degree program. 2 5/16 inch diameter.

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