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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Settee
Description:  
Dimension:H:43.000in W:74.500in D:23.000in
Creator:
Smith, William
Dates:
1900-14
Abstract:  

Late-Victorian caned walnut settee. Crescent-shaped open domical crestrail, centered with an incised tablet surmounted with a bar-form crest. The crest is above a caned back-panel shaped to bottom above a three-way bulbous stretcher conjoining the fluted square stiles. The grooved arms with scrolled handholds are raised on shaped supports on a caned seat with bowed front above ringed and tapered turned round legs, conjoined by flat single front-stretchers and double plain round side-stretchers. (Murphy D. Smith, "Due Reverence," 1992).
Call #:  
F7-Settee.03



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Settee
Description:  
Dimension:H:43.000in W:74.500in D:23.000in
Creator:
Smith, William
Dates:
1900-14
Abstract:  

Late-Victorian caned walnut settee. Crescent-shaped open domical crestrail, centered with an incised tablet surmounted with a bar-form crest. The crest is above a caned back-panel shaped to bottom above a three-way bulbous stretcher conjoining the fluted square stiles. The grooved arms with scrolled handholds are raised on shaped supports on a caned seat with bowed front above ringed and tapered turned round legs, conjoined by flat single front-stretchers and double plain round side-stretchers. (Murphy D. Smith, "Due Reverence," 1992).
Call #:  
F7-Settee.04



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Leonard Carmichael  
Description:  
Dimension:H:37.250in W:32.000in Framed
Creator:
Murray, Albert Ketcham
Dates:
1974
Abstract:  

Half-length portrait of seated figure, facing forward with hands folded in lap. Figure in academic robes. White background. Inscribed "Albert Murray" on front upper right corner.
Call #:  
1974.01



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of the Honorable Arlin M. Adams  
Description:  
Dimension:H:39.000in W:33.125in D:3.000in Framed
Creator:
Yanning, Chen
Dates:
2002
Abstract:  

Seated subject, wearing judge's robes, shirt and tie visible. Holding glasses in left hand. Burgundy background.
Call #:  
2009.59



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Print, Photographic
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Crawford H. Greenewalt  
Description:  
Dimension:H:35.313in W:29.438in D:1.625in Framed
Creator:
Karsh, Yousuf
Dates:
1985
Abstract:  

Subject faces forward, seated, leaning on table.
Call #:  
2009.60



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Miller, Joseph Maxwell
Dates:
1929
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of William Beaumont; "William . Beaumont A.D. 1785-1853" around perimeter. "J. M. Miller" signature at bottom. Reverse: two male nude figures holding torch; "XIII International Physiological Congress Boston 1929" between figures. "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y." stamped on outer rim. One of two identical medals. Presented along with the papers of Simon Flexner (APS Library).
Call #:  
M-B38-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Miller, Joseph Maxwell
Dates:
1929
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of William Beaumont; "William . Beaumont A.D. 1785-1853" around perimeter. "J.M. Miller" in script at bottom. Reverse: two male nude figures holding torch; "XIII International Physiological Congress Boston 1929" between figures. "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y." stamped on outer rim. One of two identical medals. Presented along with the papers of Simon Flexner (APS Library).
Call #:  
M-B38-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:H:1.375in W:0.625in
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1934
Abstract:  

Obverse: coat of arms at center. "Central High School" at top and "Award of Service" at bottom. Reverse: engraved with "John L. Haney Dec. 1934"
Call #:  
M-C33-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1906
Abstract:  

Obverse: portrait of George Engelmann; "1856 Semi-Centennial 1906 George Engelmann, First President" around perimeter. Reverse: book, compass, antlers, shell, flower, and other symbols; "HUMANAE SCILICET SCIENTIAE ET POTENTIAE" around inner perimeter and "ACADEMY OF SCIENCE OF ST. LOUIS, FOUNDED IN 1856" around outer perimeter.
Call #:  
M-En5-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:2.500in
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1943
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of John J. Carty; "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES" around perimeter. Reverse: "THE JOHN J. CARTY MEDAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE" and raised rectangle bearing "EDWIN G. CONKLIN 1943" One of two identical medals.
Call #:  
M-C76-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:3.000in
Creator:
Sinnock, John R.
Dates:
1946
Abstract:  

Obverse: Nassau Hall with caption and "1746-1946" in center. "PRINCETON UNIVERSITY BICENTENNIAL" and ivy leaves around perimeter. Reverse: Princeton crest in center with ivy border.
Call #:  
M-P95-3



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.500in
Creator:
Joseph K. Davison's Sons
Dates:
1906
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief portrait of Thomas Robbins, "THOMAS ROBBINS D.D. LIBRARIAN-BENEFACTOR" around perimeter. "MDCCCCVI" below portrait. Reverse: wreath and floral decoration; "CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY / 1825," around perimeter; "SVSTINET + QUI/ TRANSTVLIT" in banner at top and "JOS. K. DAVISON'S SONS PHILA." at bottom.
Call #:  
M-R55-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:H:2.000in W:2.000in D:0.188in
Creator:
Medallic Art Co.
Dates:
1939
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Theobald Smith; "THEOBALD SMITH STUDENT OF DISEASE" around perimeter; "1859 / 1934" on either side at bottom. Reverse: "THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS FOR MICROBIOLOGY" around perimeter; "NEW / YORK / 1939" at center. Presented along with the papers of Simon Flexner (APS Library).
Call #:  
M-SM6-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Coin
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.125in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1961
Abstract:  

Obverse: sun at top, sundial at center; "FUGIO 1787 / MIND YOUR BUSINESS." Reverse: "FORTITUDE / PRUDENCE / TEMPERANCE / JUSTICE" at top; "THE FOUR CARDINAL VIRTUES / DEPICTED ON FIRST COIN / OF THE UNITED STATES / COIN AUTH. BY CONGRESS / JULY 6, 1787" at bottom. Center strip blank.
Call #:  
M-UN1C-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Coin
Description:  
Dimension:H:0.875in W:2.250in D:2.250in Dimensions of box
Creator:
Heiser, Victor George
Dates:
ca. 1906
Abstract:  

Eight coins totaling 15.5 centavos are housed in their original box marked with Asian characters. Obverse of coins: Asclepius/caduceus; "BUREAU OF HEALTH 1913" around image. Reverse of coins: "Culion Leper Colony / Philippine Islands" around perimeter and denomination in center.
Call #:  
M-C89-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Pin
Description:  
Dimension:H:2.750in W:1.875in
Creator:
J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Dates:
1907
Abstract:  

Pin is attached to plaid ribbon. Housed in original box. Outside of box: "Souvenir of the Dedication of the Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh April 11, 1907"; inside: "Designed and Made by J.E. CALDWELL & CO. Jewelers and Silversmiths Philadelphia." Medal is decorated with bas-relief of building, two seals, and stars. "CARNEGIE INSTITUTE DEDICATION PITTSBURGH APRIL - 11 - 1907" at bottom of pin.
Call #:  
M-C21-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Isaac Minis Hays  
Description:  
Dimension:H:31.500in W:27.000in Framed
Creator:
Raditz, Lazar
Dates:
1917
Abstract:  

Three-quarter length figure, body to his right with 3/4 view of face. Bald head, white hair at back with beard and moustache. Black suit, white collar and dark colored tie. Inscribed on upper left corner: "To My Friend Minis Hayes MD/Lazar Raditz/ April 5th 1917."
Call #:  
2009.8



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:3.000in
Creator:
Sinnock, John R.
Dates:
1946
Abstract:  

Obverse: Nassau Hall with caption and "1746-1946" in center. "PRINCETON UNIVERSITY BICENTENNIAL" and ivy leaves around perimeter. Reverse: Princeton crest in center with ivy border. Edge: "Medallic Art Co. NY" Presented along with the papers of Wolfgang Kohler (APS Library).
Call #:  
M-P95-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:3.000in
Creator:
Waugh, Sidney
Dates:
1958
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief of mother and child; "SCIENTIAE . MEDICINAE . ARTIQUE . SALVTARI" around perimeter. Reverse: relief of three pillars marked "uniformity," "purity," and "efficacy," crowned by sun and rays; "Squibb Centennial 1858 1958."
Call #:  
M-Sq4-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Whitfield J. Bell, Jr.  
Creator:
Friedman, Jon R.
Dates:
2005
Abstract:  

Subject is seated with his left hand on a cane and his right hand raised. His mouth is partly open, as if in speech. He wears glasses, a tan plaid jacket and tan pants, a white shirt, and a dark tie with gold stripes and round seals at the ends. The setting is most likely the Boardroom of the APS Library. The background shows books bound in red leather with gilded embossing in a glass-fronted cabinet with wood painted green.
Call #:  
2009.64



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