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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Plate
Description:  
Dimension:D:1.000in Dia:9.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1906
Abstract:  

Blue and white porcelain plate with gold trim. Central 3/4 portrait of Benjamin Franklin between dates 1706 and 1906. "200th Anniversary of the birth of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" around top perimeter. "Commemorated January 31st 1906 By FRANKLIN LODGE No. 134 F.&A.M." around bottom perimeter.
Call #:  
2009.90



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Plate
Alt. Title:  
Library Company Plate  
Description:  
Dimension:D:1.000in Dia:8.250in
Creator:
J. & W. Ridgway
Dates:
ca. 1820
Abstract:  

Blue and white ironstone plate with central image of Library Company building and border of medallions of roses. Stamp on underside reads, "BEAUTIES OF AMERICA / LIBRARY PHILADELPHIA / J. & W. RIDGWAY."
Call #:  
01.C.50



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Plate
Description:  
Dimension:D:1.000in Dia:9.625in
Creator:
J. Siquier
Dates:
1835
Abstract:  

Central image of a hot-air balloon striped in pink, blue, and yellow, with four oars or wings at bottom. On banner at top: "Premiere expérience de Mr. Blanchard au Champ-de-Mars / accompagné de dom Pech bénédictin le 2 Mars 1784." Signed, "J. Siquier 1835" at bottom. On reverse, crown symbol and X mark.
Call #:  
1955 1356misc



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Plate
Description:  
Dimension:D:1.000in Dia:9.625in
Creator:
J. Siquier
Dates:
1835
Abstract:  

Central image of a hot-air balloon decorated with a brick pattern (representing pieces of paper-backed cloth fastened together to form the balloon's skin), an arm holding a wreath, and a sheaf of wheat. On banner at top: "La Montgolfière de Sarcosta [?] à Versailles en présence de la famille Royale le 23 Juin 1784." Signed "J. Siquier 1835" at bottom. On reverse, crown symbol and X mark.
Call #:  
1955 1355misc



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