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nineteenth century

MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Engraving
Alt. Title:  
Back of the State House, Philadelphia  
Description:  
Dimension:H:10.000in W:11.000in
Creator:
Birch, William Russell
Dates:
1800, 1860
Abstract:  

Depicts groups of people around Pennsylvania State House: ladies and gentlemen at left and right, Native Americans at center, and children playing under tree. At rear is Philosophical Hall with sign reading "Museum." Bottom left: "designed and published by W. Birch enamel painter 1800."
Call #:  
2010.7



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Engraving
Alt. Title:  
Independence Hall, Phila. Pa.  
Description:  
Dimension:H:6.000in W:8.000in
Creator:
McRae, John C.
Dates:
1850 - 1880
Abstract:  

Colored view of Independence Hall. In the foreground are groups of individuals walking, men on horseback, and a horse and carriage. At bottom: "Engd. By John C. McRae/Independence Hall, Phila, PA."
Call #:  
2010.8



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Engraving
Alt. Title:  
The Race Bridge, Fairmount Water Works, Philadelphia  
Description:  
Dimension:H:6.750in W:8.750in
Creator:
Burton, Charles
Contributor:
J. Andrews, engravers
Dates:
after 1830
Abstract:  

Water works and environs as seen from the west. Depicts the floodgates (known as the Race Bridge). Visitors sitting on river bank, strolling across bridge and walking on hill, man steering a boat underneath the bridge. Under image, left: "Drawn by C. Burton." Right: "Engraved at J. Andrews's." At bottom: "THE RACE BRIDGE FAIR MOUNT WATER WORKS, PHILADELPHIA."
Call #:  
2010.9



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Drawing
Alt. Title:  
Bush Hill and Cholera Hospital, Phila.  
Description:  
Dimension:H:9.500in W:13.500in is unframed- and stored in acid free foam core folder.
Creator:
Kollner, Augustus
Dates:
1841
Abstract:  

View of a rural landscape. Spindly tree in foreground at left. Two men stand in center foreground. In background are dog and horse in rolling landscape, spotted with trees. Two buildings sit in background at right. Inscribed "1841" on lower left and "A.K." on lower right.
Call #:  
2010.10



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Engraving
Alt. Title:  
Fairmount Gardens, With the Schuylkill Bridge  
Description:  
Dimension:H:6.750in W:8.750in
Creator:
Bartlett, W.H.
Contributor:
Giles, J.
Dates:
1839
Abstract:  

Well-dressed visitors walk on fenced path up the side of Fairmount. At background is the south garden with fountain, and the Schuylkill Bridge. Across the river is Harding Hotel, a popular resort.
Call #:  
2010.11



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Engraving
Alt. Title:  
Fairmount Water Works  
Description:  
Dimension:H:16.250in W:23.000in
Creator:
Doughty, Thomas
Contributor:
Hill, John
Dates:
after 1826
Abstract:  

View of the Water Works from across the river. At foreground are visitors strolling and looking across the water. At background, view of eight arched openings at river level in the mill house. Below image: "Painted by T. Doughty. Engraved Printed & Coloured by I. Hill/Fair Mount Water Works./ Dedicated to the Select and Common Councils of the City of Philadelphia."
Call #:  
2010.15



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Relief
Alt. Title:  
Relief with Portrait of Charles Robert Darwin  
Description:  
Dimension:H:15.500in W:12.000in D:1.750in Framed
Creator:
Bentley, A. H.
Dates:
ca. 1905
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of Charles Darwin, white on green jasper dip. Signed "T. Woolner SC" on tranche of shoulder, "Wedgwood/o" on back, "CHARLES DARWIN" at bottom. After bas-relief by Thomas Woolner.
Call #:  
58.S.45



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:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of J. Peter Lesley  
Description:  
Dimension:H:47.375in W:37.500in Framed
Creator:
Bush-Brown, Margaret Lesley
Dates:
1894-95
Abstract:  

Three-quarter length seated figure, body turned left, head facing forward. Wearing white summer suit, striped vest, white shirt, black four-in-hand tie. Seated on wooden chair with upholstered arms. Background of trees. Signed "M. Lesley Bush-Brown" on lower left corner.
Call #:  
58.P.30



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 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:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of George Bacon Wood  
Description:  
Dimension:H:46.000in W:38.000in Framed
Creator:
Bush-Brown, Margaret Lesley
Dates:
ca. 1882
Abstract:  

Three-quarter length seated figure, head turned right, left arm leaning on red upholstered arm of chair. Wearing black coat, waistcoat, bow tie, white shirt. Brown-black background.
Call #:  
58.P.50



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bust
Alt. Title:  
Bust of Unknown Man  
Description:  
Dimension:H:16.625in W:11.500in D:6.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Contributor:
Roubillac, Louis Francois (possibly)
Dates:
1751 - 1841
Abstract:  

Approximately half life-sized bust of male with drapery around shoulders; short, square columnuar base cast as part of the bust. Identified on bust base and bottom as Sir Isaac Newton ("Neuton" scratched on bottom), but in 1841 identified in will of John Vaughan as Joseph Priestley. Possibly after 1751 bust by Louis Francois Roubillac.
Call #:  
58.S.16



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Telescope
Description:  
Dimension:H:33.000in W:13.000in L:34.500in Incl. tripod
Creator:
Ploessl, G. S.
Dates:
1834
Abstract:  

This telescope consists of a 35" brass tube with a 2.95" aperture, and focal length of approximately 25". There is an integral folding brass stand, for use on a table. There are two terrestrial and four astronomical eyepieces, all of the Huygens type, the use of which is described in an instruction sheet affixed to the box. The small intermediate lens, a cemented doublet of 1.4" characteristic of this type of telescope, is located within the tube. The instrument is Inscribed: "Dialytical telescope for the use of the American Philosophical Society held at Philadelphia. Invented 1832 and made by S. Plösel in Vienna the 1 of August 1834." (Robert P. Multhauf, "Catalogue of Instruments and Models," 1961).
Call #:  
58.26



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Telescope
Description:  
Dimension:L:20.000in Dia:2.438in Extended Length: 35.5 inches
Creator:
Blunt, Thomas
Dates:
1800-50
Abstract:  

Brass construction, mahogany covered, one telescoping section. 1 5/8" aperture. Length 20" closed, 35 1/2" extended. Marked "Blunt, Cornhill, London." (Robert P. Multhauf, "Catalogue of Instruments and Models," 1961).
Call #:  
58.28



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Log
Description:  
Dimension:H:12.500in W:6.250in L:11.500in
Creator:
Porter, David, and David Connor, attributed
Dates:
early 19th c.
Abstract:  

This ship's log consists of a vertical-turned brass rod with a slot in the top for a pulley or fulcrum which is missing. A pair of shorter rods support between them a pivoted brass quadrant which is scaled but not numbered. The base is scaled radially from the axis of the quadrant. Inscribed "Porters A Conno(e)r" on the base. Paper on underside label marked "Porter Constant Log." (Robert P. Multhauf, "Catalogue of Instruments and Models," 1961).
Call #:  
58.10



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Sundial
Description:  
Dimension:H:0.875in W:2.500in D:3.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
ca. 1805
Abstract:  

Two blocks of wood, hinged to be closed for carrying. A compass is set in the lower block. Both blocks are scaled to the gnomon which is a thread extending diagonally between them. The cover block has on its exterior surface a rotatable wooden disc with pointer and scale. Marked with tables and scales in Chinese script. Down the sides of the dial are 13 holes for setting the angle of the lunar dial. (Robert P. Multhauf, "Catalogue of Instruments and Models," 1961).
Call #:  
58.31



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Watch, Pocket
Description:  
Dimension:L:2.688in Dia:2.000in Length incl. hook at top
Creator:
Duchene Brothers & Co.
Dates:
1820-57
Abstract:  

Gold watch and key housed in case. Initials "EKK" etched in center of reverse side.
Call #:  
01.C.28



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Watch, Pocket
Description:  
Dimension:L:2.938in Dia:2.000in Length incl. hook at top
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1800-50
Abstract:  

Silver watch with blank crest on reverse. Back of mechanism, when open, says "Patent Lever. Ami Perret LOCLE." Winding tool is attached to watch by string.
Call #:  
1960.01



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