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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1885
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-F85-112



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:4.875in
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1893
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-C43-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Oertel, J. A., and C. C. Wright
Dates:
1853
Abstract:  

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."
Call #:  
M-N485



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1899
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-F85-103