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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.313in
Creator:
Mitchell, F. N.
Dates:
1821
Abstract:  

Obverse: cityscape; banner marked "CITY MEDAL" at top, "1821" at bottom. Reverse: floral decoration at bottom; banner marked "AWARDED TO / [crossed-out name in script] / [crossed-out date in script]" and "F. N. MITCHELL SC" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-F85-23



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.313in
Creator:
Mitchell, F. N.
Dates:
1821
Abstract:  

Obverse: cityscape; banner marked "CITY MEDAL" at top, "1821" at bottom. Reverse: floral decoration at bottom; banner marked "AWARDED TO" at top, "F. N. MITCHELL SC" at bottom. Center blank.
Call #:  
M-F85-24



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:H:2.938in W:1.875in Height incl. hook at top; oval Framed: 7.875 x 6.375 x 1
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1888
Abstract:  

Gold oval medallion displayed within velvet mount, in a double-sided wood and glass frame. Inscribed on the obverse: "NON DEI LEGES MUTARE SED IN HOMINUM USUM ADHIBERE" in relief around perimeter. "The Premium of John Hyacinth De Magellan OF LONDON / ESTABLISHED IN THE YEAR 1786" in center, inside laurel wreath. Inscribed on the reverse: "PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIENSIS DECEMBER MDCCCLXXXVII" in relief around perimeter. "AWARDED BY THE American Philosophical Society to Louis M. Haupt FOR HIS DISCOVERY IN PHYSICAL HYDROGRAPHY & FOR HIS INVENTION OF A SYSTEM OF HARBOR IMPROVEMENT," in center. Presented along with the papers of Lewis M. Haupt (APS Library).
Call #:  
2009.29



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1886
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi; "A. BARTHOLDI" below portrait; "PRESENTED JULY 4 : 1884" at top; "A GIFT / OF THE / FRENCH / REPUBLIC" at left; "TO / THE / UNITED / STATES," at right; laurel wreath at bottom. Reverse: bas-relief of Statue of Liberty in landscape; New York Harbor and tip of Manhattan are visible; "COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE" at top; "LIBERTY ENLIGHTENING / THE WORLD / ERECTED 1886" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-ST1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.375in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1884
Abstract:  

Obverse: two stags supporting crest topped with crown; banner under images marked "O Fortunati Quorum Jam Maenia Surgunt;" "MDCCCLXXXIV" at top and "MDCCLXXXIV" at bottom. Reverse: two winged figures flanking crest; banner under images marked "Audi, Vide, Tage"; "Centennial of Freemasonry" around top perimeter and "New Brunswick" around bottom perimeter.
Call #:  
M-F875-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.563in
Creator:
Wright, C. C.
Dates:
1851
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Robert M. Patterson; "ROBERT M. PATTERSON DIRECTOR OF THE U.S. MINT. 1835-51." along perimeter and "C.C. WRIGHT. F" below portrait. Reverse: wreath entwined with snake encircles "CODEX / MONETAE / 1837 / A PARTING TOKEN / OF REGARD / FROM THE OFFICERS / AND CLERKS / OF THE MINT. / 1851."
Call #:  
M-P27-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1876
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief of Independence Hall; "PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE LAND AND UNTO ALL THE PEOPLE THEREOF" around perimeter and "INDEPENDENCE HALL / JULY 4 1776 / PATD FEBRY 10, 1874" under image. Reverse: bas-relief of Memorial Hall; "MEMORIAL HALL" at top and "TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL / ANNIVERSARY OF THE / UNITED STATES / PHILA JULY 4 / 1876" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-P53



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1894
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Joseph Wharton; "JOSEPH WHARTON BORN 1826 / FOUNDED THE WHARTON SCHOOL OF FINANCE AND ECONOMY 1881" around perimeter; "1894" and maker's name (unintelligible) under profile. Reverse: laurel/olive wreath encircles "SUUM CUIQUE."
Call #:  
M-W55-1



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, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:2.500in
Creator:
Wright, C. C.
Dates:
1851
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Robert M. Patterson; "ROBERT M. PATTERSON DIRECTOR OF THE U.S. MINT 1835-51." around perimeter and "C.C. Wright" under portrait. Reverse: wreath encircles "CODEX MONETAE 1837 - A PARTING TOKEN OF REGARD FROM THE OFFICERS AND CLERKS OF THE MINT 1851."
Call #:  
M-P27-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:3.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1876
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief of Memorial Hall; "1776 MEMORIAL HALL 1876 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION" around perimeter. Reverse: "THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE" around perimeter and "4TH OF JULY 1876 / EXHIBITION OPEN / FROM / MAY 18 TO NOV. 10 1876 / FAIRMOUNT PARK / PHILADELPHIA / U.S. AMERICA" at center.
Call #:  
M-P53-5



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:3.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1876
Abstract:  

Obverse: classical female figure awarding laurel/olive wreath. Four vignettes of classically-styled female figures at corners. Reverse: laurel/olive wreath encircles "AWARDED BY / UNITED STATES / CENTENNIAL / COMMISSION" and "INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION PHILADELPHIA, MDCCCLXXVI." around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-P53-6



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.438in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1878
Abstract:  

Medal with hook at top, probably to allow medal to be worn as pendant. Obverse: bas-relief of Indians smiting settlers; building burns in background; "IN COMMEMORATION OF THE BATTLE AND MASSACRE OF WYOMING / JULY 3 1778" around perimeter. Reverse: bridge in foreground and monument in background; "1778 1878" in center and "DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI" around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-W995



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1876
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief of Independence Hall; "PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE LAND AND UNTO ALL THE PEOPLE THEREOF" at top perimeter; "Independence Hall July 4 1776 Pat. Feb 10 1874" at bottom. Reverse: bas-relief of Memorial Hall; "MEMORIAL HALL" at top; "TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES JULY 4 1876" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-P53-4



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Key, W. H.
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln; name and "1865" at top and "W.H. KEY SC." under profile. Reverse: gravestone bearing "AL" flanked by four flags; "HE IS IN GLORY AND THE NATION IN TEARS." around image and "BORN FEB. 12, 1809 / ASSASSINATED / APR. 14, 1865" and "W.H.K." at bottom. Surface is silver-painted or plated.
Call #:  
M-L635



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:1.750in
Creator:
Barber, William
Dates:
1871
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of David Rittenhouse; "DAVID RITTENHOUSE 1ST DIRECTR U.S. MINT 1792-1795," around perimter; "BARBER" below portrait. Reverse: "'HE / BELONGED / TO THE / WHOLE HUMAN / RACE' / BORN 1732 / DIED 1796 / MEDAL SERIES OF THE / U.S. MINT / J. POLLOCK 1871 DIRECTOR."
Call #:  
M-R51-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1840
Abstract:  

Medal with hole at top, probably to allow medal to be worn as pendant. Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "GIFT OF FRANKLIN A.D. 1788" at top and illegible text at bottom. Reverse: "REWARD OF / MERIT BY THE / SCHOOL COMMITTEE / TO / E. C. Prescott [in script] / 1840 [in script] / STIMPSON."
Call #:  
M-F85-19



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1843
Abstract:  

Medal with hook at top, probably to allow medal to be worn as pendant. Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "GIFT OF FRANKLIN A.D. 1788" and illegible text at bottom. Reverse: "REWARD OF / MERIT BY THE / SCHOOL COMMITTEE / TO / F. A. Tilton [in script] / 1843 [in script] / STIMPSON."
Call #:  
M-F85-20



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.313in
Creator:
Mitchell, F. N.
Dates:
1866
Abstract:  

Medal with hook at top, probably to allow medal to be worn as pendant. Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "THE GIFT OF FRANKLIN / MDCCXC" around perimeter; "Mitchell" on bottom of portrait. Reverse: floral decoration at bottom; banner marked "AWARDED TO / Frank Woodman [in script] / 1866 [in script]" and "F. N. MITCHELL SC."
Call #:  
M-F85-21



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.313in
Creator:
Mitchell, F. N.
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "THE GIFT OF FRANKLIN / MDCCXC" around perimeter. Reverse: floral decoration at bottom; banner marked "AWARDED TO" and "F. N. MITCHELL SC." Center blank.
Call #:  
M-F85-22



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