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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Hook
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.000in W:1.875in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
01.C.30a-b



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:1.625in
Creator:
Petit
Dates:
1822
Abstract:  

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."
Call #:  
M-L136



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:1.938in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
ca. 1783
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-M76-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:1.938in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
ca. 1783
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-M76-3



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:3.250in Framed: 5.5 x 5.5
Creator:
Borrel, Alfred
Dates:
1879
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of "CLAUDE BERNARD" Signed "A. BORREL" at lower left. Reverse: "Né à St. Julien (Rhône), le XII juillet MDCCCXIII, mort à Paris le X février MDCCCLXXVIII" along perimeter. "Membre de l'Académie Française, de l'Académie des sciences. Professeur au Collège de France, au Muséum. Commandeur de la Légion d'honneur" in center, surrounded by laurel wreath tied in bow at bottom. Presented to the APS along with the papers of Peyton Rous (APS Library).
Call #:  
M-B45-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.000in W:2.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-L39-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bust
Alt. Title:  
Miniature Bust of Georges Cuvier  
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.500in W:1.250in D:1.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

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."
Call #:  
01.C.58



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bust
Alt. Title:  
Miniature Bust of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon  
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.500in W:1.250in D:1.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

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".
Call #:  
01.C.09



BOOK

Title:  
Petit glossaire, traduction de quelques mots financiers: Esquisses de moeurs administratives
Creator:
Boucher de Perthes, (Jacques)M, 1788-1868
Publication:
Treuttel et Wurtz, Paris, 1835.
Notes:  
On cover: 2. édition.
Call #:  
443.1 B66
Extent:
2 v. ; duodecimo.



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Sculpture
Alt. Title:  
Head of Baron Georges Cuvier  
Description:  
Dimension:H:31.000in W:18.000in D:18.000in
Creator:
David d'Angers, Pierre-Jean
Dates:
1833
Abstract:  

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."
Call #:  
58.S.32



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Bust
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
Dates:
1785
Abstract:  

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."
Call #:  
58.S.2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
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
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

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."
Call #:  
58.S.59



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette  
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.500in Oval
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
after 1834
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of Marquis de Lafayette. Ceramic, white on blue jasper dip with white ceramic frame. Inscribed on back: "LAFAYETTE/1757-1834" and "WEDGWOOD."
Call #:  
58.S.60



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
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
Creator:
unknown
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of Marquis de Lafayette, stamped "Wedgwood' and "Lafayette" on rear. Ceramic, white on black jasper dip.
Call #:  
1972.2499



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Stencil
Description:  
Box (closed): 3.375 x 12.5 x 10
Creator:
Bery, Jean Gabriel
Dates:
1781-82
Abstract:  

Walnut box contains 397 brass stencils, including four decorative borders and one "Mr. Franklin" name plate. Also included in the box are ten stencils unoriginal to the set. A wooden block with black chalk and three additional pieces of colored chalk were discovered in a side-drawer of the box. The box is marked Marked "BERY/ Faiseur de Caracteres,/ En Cuivre & en aci[e]r. Fait/ Toutes Sortes de Vi[gn]ettes/ Demeure Sur Le Pont Notre Dame/ du même Côté & Près la Pompe/ A Paris" on the interior of the lid.
Call #:  
58.48



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.250in
Creator:
Barré, Jean Jacques
Dates:
1828
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief portrait of Apollo; "BARRE" and "1828" under portrait. Reverse: altar with columns; "M.D.CC." under altar and "ATHENAEVM LVGDVNENSE RESTITVM" around perimeter. ARGENT stamped on outer rim.
Call #:  
M-Ac1-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Dumarest, Rambert
Dates:
1836
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Athena; "Institut Royal de France" around perimeter and "DUMAREST . F." under profile Reverse: star and stylized laurel/olive wreath encircles "PRIX / DE LINGUISTIQUE. / M.P.E. DU PONCEAU. / 1836."
Call #:  
M-D93-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.813in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Medal with hole at top, probably to allow to be worn as pendant. Obverse: profile portrait of Marquis de Lafayette a.k.a. Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier; "GENERAL LAFAYETTE" around perimeter. Reverse: stylized oak wreath; "THE DEFENDER / OF AMERICAN AND / FRENCH LIBERTY / 1777 - 1824 BORN IN CHAVANIAC / THE 6 SEPTEMBER / 1757" at center.
Call #:  
M-L13-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.625in
Creator:
Dupré, Augustin
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier; "A. LAUR. LAVOISIER NE A PARIS LE 16 AOUT 1743" around perimeter; "Dupre" under profile in script. Reverse: "LES SCIENCES / ET LA PATRIE / PLEURENT / CETILLUSTRE SAVANT / MORT VICTIME DES / FUREURS / REVOLUTIONNAIRES." and "DUPRE LUI A ERIGE / CE MONUMENT / DE RECONNAISSANCE / L'AN IO."
Call #:  
M-L39-2



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



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