Lot Essay
The inscription to the centre reads THE WORKINGTON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY as a testimony of their regard, and in honour of his distinguished zeal, exertion and ability, directed not less successfully TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF UNIVERSAL AGRICULTURE, than to the internal improvement and local prosperity OF THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, present This to JOHN CHRISTIAN CURWEN ESQR. M.P. their Founder and President. Sepr. 28, 1810.