MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.000in
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Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center within triangular shape between two printing presses. "SOUVENIR FRANKLIN INSTITUTE" around perimeter.
Reverse: New York Crystal Palace in center. "Novelties" around top perimeter and "EXHIBITION. 1885" at bottom.
Small hole at top.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:4.875in
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Obverse: bas-relief of building on riverbank; boats on river in foreground; "MANUFACTURES AND LIBERAL ARTS 1887 FT. LONG 787 FT. WIDE ON CIRCUMFERENCE" around perimeter.
Reverse: "1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 30 JACKSON PARK CHICAGO" at center. "THE 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA / U.S. AMERICA" around perimeter.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Oertel, J. A., and C. C. Wright
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Obverse: three classical female figures; "J.A.OERTEL DEL:" to left of image, and 'C. C. WRIGHT SC." under image.
Reverse: laurel/olive wreath encircles "EXHIBITION / OF THE / INDUSTRY / OF ALL NATIONS / NEW-YORK / 1853."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.000in
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Obverse: full-length, seated portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center. "NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION" around top perimeter.
Reverse: "AWARDED BY THE NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION TO JOHN MUNDELL & Co. ON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE PHILADELPHIA 1899." 3/4 laurel branch wreath around bottom perimeter.