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George Lewis Graff and Lemon & Son

“The Kentucky Derby Cup” Trophy

1938

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“The Kentucky Derby Cup” Trophy

1938

Physical Qualities 14kt Gold, Trophy with lid: 16 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (42.5 x 19.1 x 14.9 cm) Trophy base: 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (16.5 x 16.5 x 10.5 cm) Lidded trophy with base: 20 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (52.1 x 19.1 x 16.5 cm)
Credit Line William Woodward Collection
Object Number 1956.285.3
Won by Johnstown, 1939

Inscribed: Engraved on cup "SIXTY-FIFTH/KENTUCKY DERBY/$50,000,000 ADDED/1 1/2 MILES/CHURCHHILL DOWNS/LOUISVILLE, MAY 6, 1999/WIN BY/BELAIR STUD'S/JOHNSTOWN/BC BY JAMESTOWN-LA FRANCE"

Markings: Marked underneath trophy "LEMON & SON/LOUISVILLE, KY" "8674/14KT." Marked on edge of base "14KT."

Designer

George Lewis Graff

1919–1939

active c. 1920-1940
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Manufacturer

Lemon & Son

1919–1959

c. 1920-1960
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