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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Spoon
Description:  
Dimension:L:6.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Souvenir spoon with portrait of Franklin at top. Eagle below Franklin, followed by house representing his birthplace, crest with 13 stars and stripes, "1760 1790" along stem, and Philadelphia City Hall in bowl. On rear is image of Liberty Bell, printing press, and Independence Hall. No maker's mark.
Call #:  
01.C.03



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Seal
Description:  
Dimension:H:0.813in W:1.375in D:1.563in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin encircled by illegible text, some of which is cut off.
Call #:  
M-F85-6



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.016in Dia:3.125in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-F85-7



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:0.875in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-F85-117



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:1.375in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, frontal portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center. "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" around bottom perimeter. Reverse: blank
Call #:  
M-F85-121



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Box dimensions Dimension:D:1.000in Dia:3.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-F85-150



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of George Washington  
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:5.375in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Obverse: frontal profile portrait of George Washington. Reverse: not worked.
Call #:  
M-W27-7



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Seal
Description:  
Dimension:H:0.750in W:0.563in D:0.313in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Rectangular metal stamp or seal with profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin.
Call #:  
M-F85-98



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Benjamin Franklin Medallion  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:3.875in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin with circular borders around perimeter. Reverse: blank
Call #:  
M-F85-161



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Paperweight
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.500in L:7.250in D:4.875in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
01.C.53



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:3.563in
Creator:
Unknown
Contributors:
Nini, Jean-BaptisteWalpole, Thomas
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
2009.18



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:4.625in
Creator:
Unknown
Contributors:
Nini, Jean-BaptisteWalpole, Thomas
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
2009.19



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:3.563in
Creator:
Heineringlen
Contributors:
Nini, Jean-BaptisteWalpole, Thomas
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
2009.20



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Ring
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
unknown
Abstract:  

Yellow gold ring with four round diamonds in bezel setting, forming a clover shape. Sides of ring are embellished. Diamonds are reputed to have come from miniature portrait of Louis XVI, given to Benjamin Franklin by the French king in 1785.
Call #:  
2011.1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.500in Oval
Creator:
unknown
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
58.S.75



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Spoon
Description:  
Dimension:L:6.000in
Creator:
Gorham
Dates:
late 19th c.
Abstract:  

Souvenir spoon with portrait of Franklin on handle, kite with key and lightning below, and Franklin at the court of France in bowl. Handle of spoon: "1706 B. Franklin 1790." Marked "Bailey Banks & Biddle" on back, next to lion, anchor, and "G" symbol.
Call #:  
01.C.02



MUSEUM OBJECT

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

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.
Call #:  
M-W27-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin  
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.016in Dia:1.750in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-F85-17



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.625in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "MECHANICS LITERARY ASSOCIATION / ROCHESTER" around perimeter. Reverse: two-sided wreath; "AWARDED TO" at top. Center blank.
Call #:  
M-F85-29



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.031in Dia:1.375in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-F85-49



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