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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:3.250in
Creator:
Morlon
Dates:
1939
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Charles Emile Picard; "MORLON" at right. Reverse: olive branch at bottom; "L'INSTITUT DE FRANCE A EMILE PICARD CINQUANTENAIRE DE SON ELECTION 11 NOVBRE 1939." Presented along with the papers of Simon Flexner (APS Library).
Call #:  
M-P58-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Dubois, E
Dates:
1959
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon; "G.ES L.S LECLERC COMTE DE BUFFON" around perimeter and "E. DUBOIS F." under profile. Reverse: "SOCIETE D'ANTHROPOLOGIE DE PARIS FONDEE PAR PAUL BROCA 1859-1959."
Call #:  
M-L49



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Dumarest, Rambert
Dates:
1937
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile of Athena; "INSTITUT DE FRANCE" along perimeter. "Dumarest f." at bottom. Reverse: wreath encircles incised text: "SIMON FLEXNER 1937" Presented to APS along with the papers of Simon Flexner (APS Library).
Call #:  
M-F63-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bas-Relief
Alt. Title:  
The Reception of Franklin at the Court of France  
Description:  
Dimension:H:25.625in W:45.250in D:2.500in
Creator:
Brou, Frederic
Dates:
1906
Abstract:  

Bas-relief of two groups of standing men and women (one seated woman at right), facing each other, with Benjamin Franklin near the center. Represents Franklin's reception by the King of France, Louis XVI. Cast copper alloy relief with gold-toned surface; possibly bright dipped or fire gilded. Signed and inscribed on lower left corner: "Frederic Brou 1906" and "I Hess & Fils Fondeurs." Possibly a copy of c. 1897 original by artist, cast for the statue of Benjamin Franklin presented to Paris 27 April 1906.
Call #:  
58.S.36



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bas-Relief
Alt. Title:  
Signing the Treaty of Paris  
Description:  
Dimension:H:25.625in W:45.250in D:2.500in
Creator:
Brou, Frederic
Dates:
1906
Abstract:  

Large copper alloy relief with gold-colored finish depicting a group of men surrounding a table with documents, Benjamin Franklin seated at right. Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Signed and inscribed on lower left corner: "Frederic Brou 1906" and "I Hess & Fils Fondeurs." Possibly a copy of c. 1897 original by artist, cast for the statue of Benjamin Franklin presented to Paris 27 April 1906.
Call #:  
58.S.37



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:4.000in
Creator:
Saint-Gaudens, Louis and Augustus
Dates:
1906
Abstract:  

Obverse: BENJAMIN - FRANKLIN above bust of Franklin facing left with palm branches on either side; to right, 1706 / 1790. In exergue, (triangle) PRINTER (triangle) PHILOSOPHER (triangle) / (triangle) SCIENTIST (triangle) STATESMAN (triangle) / *DIPLOMATIST*. Reverse: HISTORY above a draped female figure seated at left, holding against her knee a shield bordered by olive wreath; she is inscribing on the shield ERIPUIT / COELO / FULMEN / SCEPTRUM / QUE TYR / ANNIS; a tripod alter is burning beside her, a branch of laurel on the steps leading to her throne, and fluted columns behind her; three figures, representing Science, Philosophy and Literature, stand before her; over the figures in three lines LITERATURE / SCIENCE PHILO- / -SOPHY; above in two lines STRUCK BY ACT OF THE CONGRESS / OF THE UNITED STATES; in exergue, TO COMMEMORATE THE TWO HUNDREDTH / ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF / BENJAMIN FRANKLIN / M C M V I.
Call #:  
M-F85-155