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Royal Society Of Arts Collection

The Royal Society of Arts, a historic institution founded in 1754, fosters arts, manufactures, and commerce through various means

Background imageRoyal Society Of Arts Collection: Wealthy members of society gathering, 1850

Wealthy members of society gathering, 1850
3477968 Wealthy members of society gathering, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting wealthy members of society gathering for a soiree at the Royal Society of Arts)

Background imageRoyal Society Of Arts Collection: Medal dedicated to Thomas Dancer, silver prize for cinnamon cultivation, 1790 (silver)

Medal dedicated to Thomas Dancer, silver prize for cinnamon cultivation, 1790 (silver)
2959955 Medal dedicated to Thomas Dancer, silver prize for cinnamon cultivation, 1790 (silver) by British School, (18th Century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: Royal Society of Arts)

Background imageRoyal Society Of Arts Collection: Medal dedicated to Alexander Anderson for the establishment of the botanic garden

Medal dedicated to Alexander Anderson for the establishment of the botanic garden
2959954 Medal dedicated to Alexander Anderson for the establishment of the botanic garden on the island of St. Vincent, 1798 (silver) by British School

Background imageRoyal Society Of Arts Collection: Bust of Professor Graham, by P Park, RSA (engraving)

Bust of Professor Graham, by P Park, RSA (engraving)
1618828 Bust of Professor Graham, by P Park, RSA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bust of Professor Graham, by P Park, RSA)

Background imageRoyal Society Of Arts Collection: Medal dedicated to Thomas Dancer, silver prize for cinnamon cultivation, 1790 (silver)

Medal dedicated to Thomas Dancer, silver prize for cinnamon cultivation, 1790 (silver)
2959953 Medal dedicated to Thomas Dancer, silver prize for cinnamon cultivation, 1790 (silver) by British School, (18th Century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: Royal Society of Arts)

Background imageRoyal Society Of Arts Collection: Royal Society of Arts, silver prize, Hon. Miss Nugent aged 12, 1771 (metal)

Royal Society of Arts, silver prize, Hon. Miss Nugent aged 12, 1771 (metal)
2959900 Royal Society of Arts, silver prize, Hon. Miss Nugent aged 12, 1771 (metal) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageRoyal Society Of Arts Collection: Letter of confirmation of election to membership of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts

Letter of confirmation of election to membership of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts
6032975 Letter of confirmation of election to membership of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturies and Commerce, 1826 (engraving) by Stothard

Background imageRoyal Society Of Arts Collection: Mansion Built By The Brothers Adam for the Royal Society of Arts, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Mansion Built By The Brothers Adam for the Royal Society of Arts, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mansion Built By The Brothers Adam for the Royal Society of Arts, c1935. The Royal Society of Arts building in St John Street, Westminster, central London, was designed by John and Robert Adam

Background imageRoyal Society Of Arts Collection: Rear entrance to the Royal Society of Arts, Westminster, London, 1936

Rear entrance to the Royal Society of Arts, Westminster, London, 1936
Rear entrance to the Royal Society of Arts, Adelphi Terrace, Westminster, London, 1936. Rear elevation with the entrance to Adelphi Arches underneath

Background imageRoyal Society Of Arts Collection: A lecture at the Royal Society of Arts, London, c1903 (1903)

A lecture at the Royal Society of Arts, London, c1903 (1903). The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (Royal Society of Arts)

Background imageRoyal Society Of Arts Collection: The Society of Arts distributing its premiums, 1804. Artist: Isaac Taylor

The Society of Arts distributing its premiums, 1804. Artist: Isaac Taylor
The Society of Arts distributing its premiums, 1804. The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, (RSA) - was founded in 1754 by William Shipley


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The Royal Society of Arts, a historic institution founded in 1754, fosters arts, manufactures, and commerce through various means. Notable achievements include the Thomas Dancer Medal, awarded for cinnamon cultivation in 1790, and the silver prize given to Hon. Miss Nugent at age 12 in 1771. The Society also recognized Alexander Anderson for establishing the botanic garden and elected members like Hon. Miss Nugent with a letter of confirmation in 1826. The Society's impressive collection includes a bust of Professor Graham by P. Park and various silver prizes. The Mansion built by the Brothers Adam in 1935 and the rear entrance in Westminster, London, are architectural gems. Lectures and premium distributions were common occurrences, as depicted in a 1903 image. The Society's enduring commitment to arts, sciences, and commerce continues to inspire and innovate.