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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Erasmus Darwin  
Description:  
Dimension:H:6.000in W:5.250in Oval
Creator:
Hackwood, Joseph, attributed
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Portrait of Erasmus Darwin, blue on white jasper dip. "Wedgwood/O" in capital letters on back, and "Dr. Darwin" in cursive on back. Tentatively attributed to Joseph Hackwood. After late 18th-century model by Joseph Wright.
Call #:  
58.S.54



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of John Paul Jones  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:2.250in Framed: 7 x 7 x 1.5
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1800 - 1899
Abstract:  

One of two identical 1800-1899 Wedgwood medallions of Jones (1972.2500). Ceramic, white on black jasper dip. On rear, "Wedgwood/O" and "P. Jones," stamped.
Call #:  
58.S.61



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:2.375in Framed: 11.5 x 7.25 x 1.375
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

One of two Wedgwood medallions grouped in frame (other is 58.S.59). Ceramic, white on black jasper dip with gold frame. Impressed on back: "Lafayette" and "WEDGWOOD."
Call #:  
58.S.78



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of William Penn  
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.000in W:3.250in Oval Framed: 7.75 x 6.75 x 1.5
Creator:
unknown
Abstract:  

After 1769-1780 bas-relief by Sylvanus Bevan. One of two identical Wedgwood medallions of Penn. White on black jasper dip medallion. Appears identical to 58.S.62 .
Call #:  
1972.2497



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of George Washington  
Description:  
Dimension:H:8.250in W:6.250in Oval Box: 12.25 x 10.25 x 1.25
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of George Washington, identical to 1972.2496. White on black dip jasperware, in depression in shaped velvet-covered wooden board.
Call #:  
58.S.41



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:4.625in
Creator:
Nini, Jean-Baptiste
Contributor:
Walpole, Thomas, Jr., after
Dates:
1777
Abstract:  

Obverse: Profile bas-relief portrait of Benjamin Franklin in a fur hat. "B. Franklin. Americain" around image. Impressed on tranche of shoulder "Nini / F1777" and "1777" repeated below, with a relief shield emblazoned with lightning rod and thunderbolt and surmounted by a crown. Reverse: "69" inscribed in clay at top. Top sticker reads "neg 348 Dec. 7, 1950 American Philosophical Library." "Presented to C.W. Peale by Mons Gerard / French Minister to the United States" written in script in dark ink. In lighter script below; "Terracotta B. Franklin by Nini, Paris 174? Replica in Brit[ish] Museum." Twisted wire hanger with loop at top.
Call #:  
58.S.74



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:6.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin at center. "B. FRANKLIN. IL DIRIGE LA FOUDRE ET BRAVE LES TIRANS" around perimeter. "I. B. Nini F 1779" under shoulder. Later cast of original by Jean-Baptiste Nini. Possibly after a drawing by Anne Vallayer-Coster.
Call #:  
58.S.77



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:4.375in
Creator:
Nini, Jean-Baptiste
Contributor:
Walpole, Thomas, Jr., after
Dates:
1777
Abstract:  

Obverse: Profile bas-relief portrait of Benjamin Franklin in a fur hat. "B. Franklin. Americain" around image. Impressed on tranche of shoulder "Nini / F1777" and "1777" repeated below, with a relief shield emblazoned with lightning rod and thunderbolt and surmounted by a crown. Reverse: blank. Twisted wire hanger with loop at top.
Call #:  
01.C.36



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:3.563in
Creator:
Unknown
Contributors:
Nini, Jean-BaptisteWalpole, Thomas
Abstract:  

Profile portrait-relief of Benjamin Franklin wearing a fur hat within a circular medallion. The upper surface of the medallion reads: "B. FRANKLIN / AMERICAIN" around image. Impressed on the tranche of the sitter’s shoulder "Nini / [illegible]" has been engraved, with an additional "1777" repeated below. A relief shield has been rendered to the right of these inscriptions; the shield is emblazoned with a lightning rod and thunderbolt and surmounted by a crown.
Call #:  
2009.18



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:4.625in
Creator:
Unknown
Contributors:
Nini, Jean-BaptisteWalpole, Thomas
Abstract:  

Profile portrait-relief of Benjamin Franklin wearing a fur hat within a circular medallion. The upper surface of the medallion reads: "B. FRANKLIN / AMERICAIN" around image. Impressed on the tranche of the sitter’s shoulder "Nini / F1777" has been engraved, with an additional "1777" repeated below. A relief shield has been rendered to the right of these inscriptions; the shield is emblazoned with a lightning rod and thunderbolt and surmounted by a crown.
Call #:  
2009.19



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:3.563in
Creator:
Heineringlen
Contributors:
Nini, Jean-BaptisteWalpole, Thomas
Abstract:  

Profile portrait-relief of Benjamin Franklin wearing a fur hat within a circular medallion. The upper surface of the medallion reads: "B. FRANKLIN / AMERICAIN" around image. Impressed on the tranche of the sitter’s shoulder "Nini / F1777" has been engraved, with an additional "1777" repeated below. A relief shield has been rendered to the right of these inscriptions; the shield is emblazoned with a lightning rod and thunderbolt and surmounted by a crown. "1797" and maker's name are marked on back. Finished to appear like bronze medal in ormolu frame.
Call #:  
2009.20



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.250in Oval
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Profile bas-relief portrait of Benjamin Franklin in a fur hat, white on green jasper dip. "Franklin" and "Wedgwood/o" on back. After 1777-1779 model (possibly), which is after 1777 "fur cap" medallion by Jean-Baptiste Nini.
Call #:  
58.S.76



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:H:5.500in W:4.000in Oval Framed: 9.125 x 7.75 x 1.375
Creator:
unknown
Abstract:  

After 1766 bas-relief by Isaac Gosset. Ceramic, white on black jasper dip. Inscribed on rear: "Wedgwood" and "Franklin" stamped.
Call #:  
1972.2498



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Alexander von Humboldt  
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:3.125in
Creator:
S. Schütz
Dates:
2006
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Humboldt. Reverse: unidentified symbol between "ALEXANDER / VON HUMBOLDT / 14.9.1769 6.5.1859" and "S. SCHüTZ 1967"
Call #:  
2009.30



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Frederick Wilhelm Von Steuben  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:3.125in
Creator:
Schrage
Contributors:
Du Simitiere, Pierre EugenePrevost, Benoit Louis
Dates:
1980
Abstract:  

White ceramic medallion, matte surface. Inscribed: "Friedrich Wilhelm/von Steuben/1730-1794/Schrage 1980"
Call #:  
2009.31



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Minerva  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:3.000in Glass frame: 8.5 x 7.5 inches
Creator:
Andrieu, Bertrand
Dates:
ca. 1800
Abstract:  

Profile of Minerva in helmet, with signature, "ANDRIEU. F." under bust. Enclosed in englomise glass.
Call #:  
2009.38



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Alexander von Humboldt  
Description:  
Dimension:D:1.500in Dia:17.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
after 1859
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of Alexander von Humboldt, with "Alexander von Humboldt/1769 - 1859" around perimeter.
Call #:  
2009.41



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Wedgwood Anti-Slavery Medallion  
Description:  
Dimension:H:1.250in W:1.125in Oval
Creator:
Hackwood, William
Dates:
ca. 1787
Abstract:  

Blue, round, ceramic jasperware medallion with a kneeling figure in bas-relief at the center. The figure's wrists and ankles are bound with a length of chain, and he holds his hands upwards in a pleading gesture. "AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER." is inscribed in bas-relief around the outer perimeter. Unsigned and undated.
Call #:  
01.C.29



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medallion
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.500in Dia:3.313in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
2002
Abstract:  

Obverse: classical female figure sitting on bookshelf, holding book; olive branch is underfoot; "K[lambda][cursive epsilon]I[cursive omega]." Reverse: relief of book spine; "1902-2002 / THE BRITISH ACADEMY" Surface is green- and gold-painted.
Call #:  
2009.62



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medallion
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:2.500in
Creator:
Mitchell, Henry
Dates:
ca. 1877
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of George Peabody; "GEORGE PEOBODY BORN 18 FEB. 1795 - DIED 4 NOV. 1869," around perimeter and "HENRY MITCHELL SC." below portrait. Reverse: "EDUCATION - A DEBT DUE FROM PRESENT TO FUTURE GENERATIONS" around outer perimeter. "THE TRUSTEES OF THE PEABODY EDUCATION FUND" around inner perimeter. Center blank.
Call #:  
M-P316



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