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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of William Penn  
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.000in Oval Framed: 8.25 x 7 x 1.5
Creator:
unknown
Abstract:  

After 1769-1780 bas-relief by Sylvanus Bevan. One of two identical Wedgwood medallions of Penn. White on black jasper dip medallion. Framed in modern shadow box with traditional styling. Metal toothed bezel secures medallion in frame. Inscription on rear: "Wedgwood' (stamped in capital letters) and "W. Penn" (in cursive).
Call #:  
58.S.62



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Seal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:4.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
ca. 1699
Abstract:  

Great Seal of Pennsylvania. Large wax double-sided seal. Obverse: Penn family crest. Above crest: "[M]ERC[Y]." Below crest: "[J]VST[I]C[E]." Around perimeter: "[W]ILLIAM [PEN]N PROPRIAT[O]R [AND] GOVER[NOR] [OF] [PEN]NSILVANIA." Reverse: At center, three ears of corn, forming a trefoil, alternating with three sticks entwined with grapevines. Around inner perimeter: "TRUTH [PE]ACE [L]OVE AND PLE[NTY] 1699." Ring of wheat around outer perimeter.
Call #:  
01.C.44



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of William Penn  
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.000in W:3.250in Oval Framed: 7.75 x 6.75 x 1.5
Creator:
unknown
Abstract:  

After 1769-1780 bas-relief by Sylvanus Bevan. One of two identical Wedgwood medallions of Penn. White on black jasper dip medallion. Appears identical to 58.S.62 .
Call #:  
1972.2497



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Relief
Alt. Title:  
Relief with Portrait of Robert Boyle  
Description:  
Dimension:H:15.000in W:11.500in D:1.750in Framed
Creator:
Bentley, A. H.
Dates:
ca. 1905
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of Robert Boyle, white on green jasper dip, "BOYLE" below portrait. Signed "Boyle" and "Wedgwood/o" on back. After c. 1775 model by James Hoskins and Benjamin Grant.
Call #:  
58.S.44



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bas-Relief
Alt. Title:  
Bas-Relief with Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton  
Description:  
Dimension:H:15.500in W:11.500in D:1.750in Framed
Creator:
Bentley, A. H.
Dates:
ca. 1905
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of Isaac Newton, white on black jasper dip. "NEWTON" at bottom, "Wedgwood/O" on back. Possibly after 1787 model attributed to James Hoskins and Benjamin Grant, which is after bust by Louis-Francois Roubillac.
Call #:  
58.S.47