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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bust
Alt. Title:  
Bust of Henry Charles Lea  
Description:  
Dimension:H:29.500in W:21.000in D:14.000in
Creator:
Grafly, Charles
Dates:
1910
Abstract:  

Nearly waist-length portrait bust of a man with beard and moustache, in academic robes, without arms. Inscribed "1825 Henry Charles Lea 1909" on front, and "1910 May" and "Roman Bronze Works, N.Y." on back, lower right.
Call #:  
1973.01



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Sculpture
Alt. Title:  
Head of William Ezra Lingelbach  
Description:  
Dimension:H:7.500in W:5.500in D:6.500in Plaque: 9 x 7 x 1
Creator:
Iselin, Lewis
Dates:
after 1962
Abstract:  

Bronze head, facing forward. Rough textured surface. Accompanied by plaque inscribed: "William Ezra Lingelbach, 1871-1962, Librarian of the Society 1942-1958. The Construction of this building, Library Hall, was largely the result of his foresight and devotion."
Call #:  
2009.13



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bust
Alt. Title:  
Bust of Franz Boas  
Description:  
Dimension:H:27.000in W:28.000in D:23.000in Without base: 24.5 x 21 x 15 Base: 2.5 x 28 x 23
Creator:
Konenkov, Sergei
Dates:
1936, 1977
Abstract:  

Life-size bust of head, shoulders, chest, and right hand of Franz Boas. Sitter wears tie, vest and jacket; facing forward with gaze upward. Full hair and moustache.
Call #:  
1995.01



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Roland Sletor Morris  
Description:  
Dimension:H:42.250in W:35.500in Framed
Creator:
Burnside, Cameron
Dates:
1941
Abstract:  

Seated figure to below waist, both hands holding book. Wearing white shirt, blue tie, academic robes. Signed: "Cameron Burnside 1941" on lower right corner.
Call #:  
58.P.18



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1965
Abstract:  

Awarded to Dr. John A. Wheeler by the Institute for Advanced Study in 1965 for "Achievement in the Natural Sciences." Obverse: profile portrait of Albert Einstein with "The Albert Einstein Award" around perimeter. Reverse: "Awarded to John A. Wheeler for Achievement in the Natural Science" on plaque in center surrounded by two branches. "In Memoriam Lewis and Rosa Strauss" at bottom.
Call #:  
2010.1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1968
Abstract:  

Awarded to Dr. John A. Wheeler by the Atomic Energy Commission, United States Government in 1968, "for his pioneering contributions to understanding nuclear fission, developing the technology of plutonium production reactors, and his continuing broad contributions to nuclear science. Obverse: portrait of Enrico Fermi, with ENRICO FERMI AWARD along top perimeter. "Scientia Progressus" and "1901-1934" on either side of portrait. Reverse: "Presented to John A. Wheeler for especially meritorious contributions to the development, use, or control of atomic energy" in center. "September 13, 1968" below. "Atomic Energy Commission United States of America" along perimeter.
Call #:  
2010.3



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1993
Abstract:  

Matteucci Medal awarded to Dr. John A. Wheeler by the Società Italiana delle Scienze in 1993. Obverse: Societa Italiana Delle Scienze" around perimeter. Phoenix with open wings, standing atop fire, at center. Image of sun at top. Reverse: "J. A. Wheeler 1993" at center. "Premio Matteucci" at top perimeter. Two branches tied together by bow at bottom perimeter.
Call #:  
2010.4



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1982
Abstract:  

Awarded to Dr. John A. Wheeler by the Dansk Ingeniorforening (Denmark) in 1982. Obverse: profile portrait of Neils Bohr with "Niels Bohr 1885 1955" along perimeter Reverse: "Contraria Sunt Complementa" along perimeter. Image of atom in center.
Call #:  
2010.5



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Crawford H. Greenewalt  
Description:  
Dimension:H:30.000in W:26.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
20th c.
Abstract:  

Half-length portrait, subject facing forward. Wearing dark suit, white shirt, striped tie. Marked "Greenewalt" on lower right corner.
Call #:  
2010.19



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Plate
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:10.500in
Creator:
Adams Staffordshire Pottery
Dates:
1920 - 1930
Abstract:  

Audubon Plate - Long Billed Curlew Obverse: Two long billed curlew within a marsh landscape and city in background. Encircled by floral and pinecone border. Reverse: "LONG BILLED CURLEW / THE BIRDS OF AMERICA / FROM ORIGINAL DRAWINGS BY / JOHN JAMES AUDUBON / Printed from fine engravings, coloured by hand." Portrait of Audubon with shotgun in center. Maker's mark of "ADAMS / ENGLAND / ESTB. 1657" at bottom.
Call #:  
2009.21a



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Chair
Description:  
Dimension:H:38.500in W:24.000in D:22.000in
Creator:
Smith, William
Dates:
1900-14
Abstract:  

Late-Victorian caned walnut chair. Crescent-shaped open domical crestrail, centered with an incised tablet surmounted with a bar-form crest. The crest is above a caned back-panel shaped to bottom above a three-way bulbous stretcher conjoining the fluted square stiles. The grooved arms with scrolled handholds are raised on shaped supports on a caned seat with bowed front above ringed and tapered turned round legs, conjoined by double vasiform front-stretchers and double plain round side-stretchers. (Murphy D. Smith, "Due Reverence," 1992).
Call #:  
F4-Chair.01 to 04



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Chair
Description:  
Dimension:H:38.500in W:24.000in D:22.000in
Creator:
Smith, William
Dates:
1900-14
Abstract:  

Late-Victorian caned walnut chair. Crescent-shaped open domical crestrail, centered with an incised tablet surmounted with a bar-form crest. The crest is above a caned back-panel shaped to bottom above a three-way bulbous stretcher conjoining the fluted square stiles. The grooved arms with scrolled handholds are raised on shaped supports on a caned seat with bowed front above ringed and tapered turned round legs, conjoined by double vasiform front-stretchers and double plain round side-stretchers. (Murphy D. Smith, "Due Reverence," 1992).
Call #:  
F4-Chair.11 to 22



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Chair
Description:  
Dimension:H:38.500in W:24.000in D:22.000in
Creator:
Smith, William
Dates:
1900-14
Abstract:  

Late-Victorian caned walnut chair. Crescent-shaped open domical crestrail, centered with an incised tablet surmounted with a bar-form crest. The crest is above a caned back-panel shaped to bottom above a three-way bulbous stretcher conjoining the fluted square stiles. The grooved arms with scrolled handholds are raised on shaped supports on a caned seat with bowed front above ringed and tapered turned round legs, conjoined by double vasiform front-stretchers and double plain round side-stretchers. (Murphy D. Smith, "Due Reverence," 1992).
Call #:  
F4-Chair.23 to 29



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Chair
Description:  
Dimension:H:38.500in W:24.000in D:22.000in
Creator:
Smith, William
Dates:
1900-14
Abstract:  

Late-Victorian caned walnut chair. Crescent-shaped open domical crestrail, centered with an incised tablet surmounted with a bar-form crest. The crest is above a caned back-panel shaped to bottom above a three-way bulbous stretcher conjoining the fluted square stiles. The grooved arms with scrolled handholds are raised on shaped supports on a caned seat with bowed front above ringed and tapered turned round legs, conjoined by double vasiform front-stretchers and double plain round side-stretchers. (Murphy D. Smith, "Due Reverence," 1992).
Call #:  
F4-Chair.30 to 33



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Chair
Description:  
Dimension:H:38.500in W:24.000in D:22.000in
Creator:
Smith, William
Dates:
1900-14
Abstract:  

Late-Victorian caned walnut chair. Crescent-shaped open domical crestrail, centered with an incised tablet surmounted with a bar-form crest. The crest is above a caned back-panel shaped to bottom above a three-way bulbous stretcher conjoining the fluted square stiles. The grooved arms with scrolled handholds are raised on shaped supports on a caned seat with bowed front above ringed and tapered turned round legs, conjoined by double vasiform front-stretchers and double plain round side-stretchers. (Murphy D. Smith, "Due Reverence," 1992).
Call #:  
F4-Chair.34



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Settee
Description:  
Dimension:H:43.000in W:74.500in D:23.000in
Creator:
Smith, William
Dates:
1900-14
Abstract:  

Late-Victorian caned walnut settee. Crescent-shaped open domical crestrail, centered with an incised tablet surmounted with a bar-form crest. The crest is above a caned back-panel shaped to bottom above a three-way bulbous stretcher conjoining the fluted square stiles. The grooved arms with scrolled handholds are raised on shaped supports on a caned seat with bowed front above ringed and tapered turned round legs, conjoined by flat single front-stretchers and double plain round side-stretchers. (Murphy D. Smith, "Due Reverence," 1992).
Call #:  
F7-Settee.01



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Settee
Description:  
Dimension:H:43.000in W:74.500in D:23.000in
Creator:
Smith, William
Dates:
1900-14
Abstract:  

Late-Victorian caned walnut settee. Crescent-shaped open domical crestrail, centered with an incised tablet surmounted with a bar-form crest. The crest is above a caned back-panel shaped to bottom above a three-way bulbous stretcher conjoining the fluted square stiles. The grooved arms with scrolled handholds are raised on shaped supports on a caned seat with bowed front above ringed and tapered turned round legs, conjoined by flat single front-stretchers and double plain round side-stretchers. (Murphy D. Smith, "Due Reverence," 1992).
Call #:  
F7-Settee.02



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Settee
Description:  
Dimension:H:43.000in W:74.500in D:23.000in
Creator:
Smith, William
Dates:
1900-14
Abstract:  

Late-Victorian caned walnut settee. Crescent-shaped open domical crestrail, centered with an incised tablet surmounted with a bar-form crest. The crest is above a caned back-panel shaped to bottom above a three-way bulbous stretcher conjoining the fluted square stiles. The grooved arms with scrolled handholds are raised on shaped supports on a caned seat with bowed front above ringed and tapered turned round legs, conjoined by flat single front-stretchers and double plain round side-stretchers. (Murphy D. Smith, "Due Reverence," 1992).
Call #:  
F7-Settee.03



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Settee
Description:  
Dimension:H:43.000in W:74.500in D:23.000in
Creator:
Smith, William
Dates:
1900-14
Abstract:  

Late-Victorian caned walnut settee. Crescent-shaped open domical crestrail, centered with an incised tablet surmounted with a bar-form crest. The crest is above a caned back-panel shaped to bottom above a three-way bulbous stretcher conjoining the fluted square stiles. The grooved arms with scrolled handholds are raised on shaped supports on a caned seat with bowed front above ringed and tapered turned round legs, conjoined by flat single front-stretchers and double plain round side-stretchers. (Murphy D. Smith, "Due Reverence," 1992).
Call #:  
F7-Settee.04



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of the Honorable Arlin M. Adams  
Description:  
Dimension:H:39.000in W:33.125in D:3.000in Framed
Creator:
Yanning, Chen
Dates:
2002
Abstract:  

Seated subject, wearing judge's robes, shirt and tie visible. Holding glasses in left hand. Burgundy background.
Call #:  
2009.59



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