BOOK
Title:
Some aspects of the mind of France
Creator:
Cazamian, Louis Francois, 1877-1965
Publication:
Houston, 1919.
Notes:
"Three lectures, of which the first was delivered at the Rice institute December 9, 1918, on the occasion of the visit of the official French mission." Signed: L. Cazamian.
Call #:
378.764 R36P, V.6, NO.1
Extent:
p.1-52 ; 22 1/2 cm.
PAMPHLET
Title:
Recueil de fragmens dessinés et gravés par le procédé lithographique de M. G. Engelmann de Mulhouse d'après plusieurs bons maitres des ecoles anciennes et modernes, faisant partie de la collection des tableaux de M. Alph. Giroux, pientre-restaurateur de l'archeveche de Paris : l'exposition publique des objects qui composens son cabiner est visible tous les jours depuis 11 heirs jusqu'à 3, rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré, no. 7
Creator:
Engelmann, Gabriele.
Publication:
Paris], [181-]
Notes:
L'on tient à même adresse en entrepôt général des objects relatifs à tous les genres de peintures, des papiers de toutes sortes, bordures dorées, médaillons et assortiment complet des principes de dessins, gravures, gouaches et aquarelles.
Extent:
1 Band : Illustrationen
BOOK
Title:
La Vie francaise illustrée par la céramique
Creators:
Musée national de céramique (France) | Valéry, Paul, 1871-1945
Publication:
Musée National de Sèvres, Sèvres], 1934.
Notes:
Exhibition catalogue.
Extent:
xv, [1], 97, [27] p. : illus. ; 18 1/2 cm.
BOOK
Title:
Loi relative à l'importation du tabac. Donnée à Paris, le 24, Avril, 1791
Creators:
France Assemblée nationale constituante (1789-1791) | France
Publication:
l'Imprimerie Royale, Paris, 1791.
Call #:
328.44 F84C NO.70
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:H:3.000in W:1.875in
Abstract:
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Pair of brass pendants with profile portraits of Louis XVI (b) and Marie Antoinette (a). Portraits are in oval frames adorned by leaves and berries along the top perimeter. Large bows at top are attached to metal loops. Hooks with wings are attached to the bottom of the portrait oval.
BOOK
Title:
Criticisms on the recent financial policies of the United States and France, including an attempt to explain the cause of the present prostrate conditon of the southern states
Creators:
Baird, Henry Carey, 1825-1912 | Baird, Henry Carey, 1825-1912
Publication:
Baird & co, Philadelphia, 1875.
BOOK
Title:
La storia dell'anno MDCCLXIV: divisa in quattro libri, Ne' quali si da notizia di molti avvenimenti interni della Francia, e della Gran Bretagna : della elezione e coronazione d'un Re de Romani : si proseguono gli andamenti della Polonia per la successione d'un nuovo Re che finalmente fu eletto : indi si viene a descrivere tutto ciò, che è accaduto di rimmarchevole in diverse parti del mondo
Creator:
Pitteri, Francesco(Venecia)
Publication:
A spese di Francesco Pitteri librajo in Venezia, Amsterdam, [1764?]
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:1.625in
Abstract:
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Obverse: profile portrait of Jean-Francois de la Harpe; "J. Francois de La Harpe" around perimeter and "Petit F." under profile.
Reverse: "NE / A PARIS / EN M.DCC.XL. / MORT / EN M.DCCC.III." and "GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRANDS HOMMES FRANCAIS. / 1822."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:1.938in
Abstract:
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Obverse: two balloons; "AUDACIA FELIX" at top and "AERA PERMEARUNT XXI. NOV. / L.F. DARLANDES ET F. PILATRE / I. DEC. J.A. C. CHARLES / ET M.N. ROBERT / ANNO MDCCLXXXIII" under image
Reverse: 32 stars encircle "PATEFACTO / PER AERA ITINERE / A JOSEPHO ET STEPHANO / MONTGOLFIER / V. JUNII MDCCLXXXIII. / REI MEMORIAM / POSTERITATI TRADI JUSSIT / LUDOVICUS XVI. / ANNO MDCCLXXXIV."
One of two identical medals.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:1.938in
Abstract:
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Obverse: two balloons; "AUDACIA FELIX" at top and "AERA PERMEARUNT XXI. NOV. / L.F. DARLANDES ET F. PILATRE / I. DEC. J.A. C. CHARLES / ET M.N. ROBERT / ANNO MDCCLXXXIII" under image.
Reverse: 32 stars encircle "PATEFACTO / PER AERA ITINERE / A JOSEPHO ET STEPHANO / MONTGOLFIER / V. JUNII MDCCLXXXIII. / REI MEMORIAM / POSTERITATI TRADI JUSSIT / LUDOVICUS XVI. / ANNO MDCCLXXXIV."
One of two identical medals.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:H:3.000in W:2.500in
Abstract:
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Burled veneer presentation box contains illustration of balloon and label marked "Lavoisier medal / l'an 10 / M and B fund." Affixed outside of box is second balloon illustration and French newspaper clipping.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:3.250in
Abstract:
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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).
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Miniature Bust of Georges Cuvier
Description:
Dimension:H:3.500in W:1.250in D:1.250in
Abstract:
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Miniature bronze bust of Georges Cuvier on a pedestal with "CUVIER" etched in the center. This object is similar to another miniature bust in the APS collection (01.C.09) marked "BUFFON."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Miniature Bust of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon
Description:
Dimension:H:3.500in W:1.250in D:1.250in
Abstract:
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Miniature bust of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. The bust is cast in bronze in two pieces. "BUFFON" is stamped in block letters on the side of the circular base. There are no identifying maker’s marks. This object is similar to another miniature bust in the APS collection (01.C.58) marked "CUVIER".
BOOK
Title:
L'Indicateur: Journal du département de la Gironde
Notes:
APS Library hold only March 4, 1813 edition (No. 3049)
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Head of Baron Georges Cuvier
Description:
Dimension:H:31.000in W:18.000in D:18.000in
Creator:
David d'Angers, Pierre-Jean
Abstract:
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Plaster head, two to three times life-sized. Cast in left of neck: "a la memoire de/ Georges Cuvier/ P. J. David d'Ange/ 1833." Tag in front of chest: "Baron Georges Cuvier: 1769-1832."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bust of Marquis de Condorcet
Description:
Dimension:H:30.500in W:20.000in Without base: 25 x 20
Base: 5.5 x 9.75 (diam.)
Creator:
Houdon, Jean-Antoine
Abstract:
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Life-sized, marble portrait bust on low, circular, columnar base. The subject's hair is curled about his ears and tied back with a ribbon. He wears a high-collared, ruffled shirt, a vest, and an open jacket. Incised on proper right shoulder, "Houdon Fecit 1785."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette
Description:
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.500in Oval
Framed: 11.5 x 7.25 x 1.375
Abstract:
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One of two Wedgwood medallions grouped in frame (58.S.78). Ceramic, white on black jasper dip with gold frame. Inscribed on back: "Lafayette" and "WEDGWOOD."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette
Description:
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.500in Oval
Abstract:
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Profile portrait of Marquis de Lafayette. Ceramic, white on blue jasper dip with white ceramic frame. Inscribed on back: "LAFAYETTE/1757-1834" and "WEDGWOOD."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette
Description:
Dimension:H:3.750in W:3.000in Oval
Framed: 7.75 x 6.75 x 1.5
Abstract:
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Profile portrait of Marquis de Lafayette, stamped "Wedgwood' and "Lafayette" on rear. Ceramic, white on black jasper dip.
