MUSEUM OBJECT
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Dimension:H:0.813in W:1.375in D:1.563in
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Bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin encircled by illegible text, some of which is cut off.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
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Dimension:D:0.016in Dia:3.125in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin, wearing cap; "B. FRANKLIN AMERICAIN" along side perimeter.
Reverse: not worked; mirror imprint of obverse visible; remnants indicate that it was once attached to red paper.
After medallion by Jean-Baptiste Nini.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:0.875in
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Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center. "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" around top perimeter.
Reverse: relief of eagle holding banner with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" in front of four spears.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Box dimensions Dimension:D:1.000in Dia:3.500in
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Small bronze medal affixed to the top of a round, burled wood box. Medal contains bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center with "BENJ. FRANKLIN NATUS BOSTON. XVII. JAN. MDCCVI around perimeter.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Medallion with Portrait of George Washington
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Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:5.375in
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Obverse: frontal profile portrait of George Washington.
Reverse: not worked.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Dimension:H:0.750in W:0.563in D:0.313in
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Rectangular metal stamp or seal with profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Benjamin Franklin Medallion
Description:
Dimension:Dia:3.875in
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Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin with circular borders around perimeter.
Reverse: blank
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Dimension:H:3.500in L:7.250in D:4.875in
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Marble base with arrangement of bronze objects: two books, wreath, rolled manuscript with "Lois de Pennsylvania" in script and Benjamin Franklin medal. Medal contains bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin with "BENJ. FRANKLIN NATUS BOSTON. XVII JAN. MDCCVI" around perimeter. "DUPRÉ F." on edge of bust.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
Description:
Dimension:Dia:3.563in
Contributors:
Nini, Jean-BaptisteWalpole, Thomas
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Profile portrait-relief of Benjamin Franklin wearing a fur hat within a circular medallion. The upper surface of the medallion reads: "B. FRANKLIN / AMERICAIN" around image. Impressed on the tranche of the sitter’s shoulder "Nini / [illegible]" has been engraved, with an additional "1777" repeated below. A relief shield has been rendered to the right of these inscriptions; the shield is emblazoned with a lightning rod and thunderbolt and surmounted by a crown.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
Description:
Dimension:Dia:4.625in
Contributors:
Nini, Jean-BaptisteWalpole, Thomas
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Profile portrait-relief of Benjamin Franklin wearing a fur hat within a circular medallion. The upper surface of the medallion reads: "B. FRANKLIN / AMERICAIN" around image. Impressed on the tranche of the sitter’s shoulder "Nini / F1777" has been engraved, with an additional "1777" repeated below. A relief shield has been rendered to the right of these inscriptions; the shield is emblazoned with a lightning rod and thunderbolt and surmounted by a crown.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
Description:
Dimension:Dia:3.563in
Contributors:
Nini, Jean-BaptisteWalpole, Thomas
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Profile portrait-relief of Benjamin Franklin wearing a fur hat within a circular medallion. The upper surface of the medallion reads: "B. FRANKLIN / AMERICAIN" around image. Impressed on the tranche of the sitter’s shoulder "Nini / F1777" has been engraved, with an additional "1777" repeated below. A relief shield has been rendered to the right of these inscriptions; the shield is emblazoned with a lightning rod and thunderbolt and surmounted by a crown. "1797" and maker's name are marked on back. Finished to appear like bronze medal in ormolu frame.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
Description:
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.500in Oval
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Profile bas-relief portrait of Benjamin Franklin in a fur hat, white on blue jasper dip with molded white bezel. "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN/ 1706-1790" in gold letters on rear of medallion. Stamped "Wedgwood" on back. After 1777-1779 model (possibly), which is after 1777 "fur cap" medallion by Jean-Baptiste Nini.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Medal, Commemorative
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Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.250in
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Obverse: wreath encircles bas-relief profile portrait of George Washington; "GEORGE WASHINGTON" around perimeter.
Reverse: monument bearing classical female figure, baby, various tools, and "VICTOR SINE GLADE" on monument; "HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS" around top perimeter; "BORN FEB. 11 . 1732 / OB. DEC. 14 . 1799" at bottom.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
Description:
Dimension:D:0.016in Dia:1.750in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN NE A BOSTON LE 17 JANVIER 1706. / MORT A PHILADELPHE / EN 1790" around perimeter.
Reverse: not worked; mirror imprint of obverse visible.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.625in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "MECHANICS LITERARY ASSOCIATION / ROCHESTER" around perimeter.
Reverse: two-sided wreath; "AWARDED TO" at top. Center blank.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Dimension:D:0.031in Dia:1.375in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin, wreath, and 17 stars; "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" along top perimeter.
Reverse: unknown symbols in center; "FLEIS UND ORDNUNG -- DES VOLKES WOHLSTAND" around perimeter.