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August 7, 1931
The Mahnomen Pioneer
Mahnomen, Mahnomen County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
A rare silver porringer from 1688, won by Capt. Sylvester Salisbury in a horse race at Hampstead Plains, will become an exhibit at Yale's art gallery as part of the Mabel Brady Garvan collection.
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Ancient Relic of Turf Goes to Yale Gallery
New Haven, Conn.—What is regarded by sportsmen as the rarest relic of the American turf will become an exhibit at Yale art gallery when the Mabel Brady Garvan collection, of which it is a part, is turned over to the university.
It is a silver porringer which bears the inscription:
"1688 wunn att hampstead-plaines march 25."
Research revealed the bowl was won by Capt. Sylvester Salisbury, a commander of the British forces under the governor of New York.
New Haven, Conn.—What is regarded by sportsmen as the rarest relic of the American turf will become an exhibit at Yale art gallery when the Mabel Brady Garvan collection, of which it is a part, is turned over to the university.
It is a silver porringer which bears the inscription:
"1688 wunn att hampstead-plaines march 25."
Research revealed the bowl was won by Capt. Sylvester Salisbury, a commander of the British forces under the governor of New York.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Silver Porringer
American Turf Relic
Yale Gallery
Horse Race 1688
Capt Sylvester Salisbury
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Sylvester Salisbury
Mabel Brady Garvan
Where did it happen?
New Haven, Conn.; Hampstead Plaines
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Sylvester Salisbury
Mabel Brady Garvan
Location
New Haven, Conn.; Hampstead Plaines
Event Date
1688 March 25
Story Details
Silver porringer inscribed '1688 wunn att hampstead-plaines march 25' won by Capt. Sylvester Salisbury in horse race; to be exhibited at Yale art gallery as part of Mabel Brady Garvan collection.