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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.375in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Medal with hook at top, probably to allow medal to be worn as pendant. Obverse: two crossed quill pens and open book; "THE GIFT OF / FRANKLIN" at top. Reverse: "ADJUDGED / BY THE / SCHOOL COMMITTEE / AS A / REWARD OF MERIT / TO / D. Weld" [in script].
Call #:  
M-F85-18



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, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:H:2.938in W:1.875in Height incl. hook at top; oval Framed: 7.875 x 6.375 x 1
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1888
Abstract:  

Gold oval medallion displayed within velvet mount, in a double-sided wood and glass frame. Inscribed on the obverse: "NON DEI LEGES MUTARE SED IN HOMINUM USUM ADHIBERE" in relief around perimeter. "The Premium of John Hyacinth De Magellan OF LONDON / ESTABLISHED IN THE YEAR 1786" in center, inside laurel wreath. Inscribed on the reverse: "PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIENSIS DECEMBER MDCCCLXXXVII" in relief around perimeter. "AWARDED BY THE American Philosophical Society to Louis M. Haupt FOR HIS DISCOVERY IN PHYSICAL HYDROGRAPHY & FOR HIS INVENTION OF A SYSTEM OF HARBOR IMPROVEMENT," in center. Presented along with the papers of Lewis M. Haupt (APS Library).
Call #:  
2009.29



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:H:1.375in W:0.625in
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1934
Abstract:  

Obverse: coat of arms at center. "Central High School" at top and "Award of Service" at bottom. Reverse: engraved with "John L. Haney Dec. 1934"
Call #:  
M-C33-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1906
Abstract:  

Obverse: portrait of George Engelmann; "1856 Semi-Centennial 1906 George Engelmann, First President" around perimeter. Reverse: book, compass, antlers, shell, flower, and other symbols; "HUMANAE SCILICET SCIENTIAE ET POTENTIAE" around inner perimeter and "ACADEMY OF SCIENCE OF ST. LOUIS, FOUNDED IN 1856" around outer perimeter.
Call #:  
M-En5-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1886
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi; "A. BARTHOLDI" below portrait; "PRESENTED JULY 4 : 1884" at top; "A GIFT / OF THE / FRENCH / REPUBLIC" at left; "TO / THE / UNITED / STATES," at right; laurel wreath at bottom. Reverse: bas-relief of Statue of Liberty in landscape; New York Harbor and tip of Manhattan are visible; "COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE" at top; "LIBERTY ENLIGHTENING / THE WORLD / ERECTED 1886" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-ST1



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:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.125in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Medal with hole at top, probably to allow medal to be worn as pendant. Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" along side perimeter. Reverse: laurel/olive wreath surrounding "REWARD / OF / MERIT" at center.
Call #:  
M-F85-66



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:2.063in Weight:0.957 oz
Creator:
Trenchard, James
Dates:
1788
Abstract:  

Obverse: male figure (Industry) plowing with yoke of oxen, followed by Demeter/Ceres (Plenty), and trees and farm buildings in background; "VENERATE THE PLOUGH". Reverse: "To George Morgan, for his Essay on a Farm Yard. Adjudged, February 7th 1786" in center and "PHILADELPHIA SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING AGRICULTURE" around perimeter.
Call #:  
01.C.39



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.625in W:2.125in D:0.250in
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1937
Abstract:  

Obverse: full profile portrait of Athena wearing helmet and holding staff. Reverse: crest topped with laurel branches; "HENA[theta]HNAI[sigma] / APXAIO[lambda]O[gamma]IKH / ETAIPEIA / EKATONTAETHPI[sigma] / 1837 1937" under image. Image in crest on reverse: amphitheater and temple.
Call #:  
M-Ar2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Miller, Joseph Maxwell
Dates:
1929
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of William Beaumont; "William . Beaumont A.D. 1785-1853" around perimeter. "J. M. Miller" signature at bottom. Reverse: two male nude figures holding torch; "XIII International Physiological Congress Boston 1929" between figures. "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y." stamped on outer rim. One of two identical medals. Presented along with the papers of Simon Flexner (APS Library).
Call #:  
M-B38-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Miller, Joseph Maxwell
Dates:
1929
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of William Beaumont; "William . Beaumont A.D. 1785-1853" around perimeter. "J.M. Miller" in script at bottom. Reverse: two male nude figures holding torch; "XIII International Physiological Congress Boston 1929" between figures. "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y." stamped on outer rim. One of two identical medals. Presented along with the papers of Simon Flexner (APS Library).
Call #:  
M-B38-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.375in W:1.875in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1940
Abstract:  

Rail at top serves as pin. Rail is decorated with stylized branch. Green and yellow ribbon attaches rail to medal. Medal is attached to velvet-covered board. Obverse: corn cob and wheat with diamond/rhinestone at bottom; "OPERAS OPTIMAS AGRICOLIS" around perimeter. Reverse: engraved with "To / George Harrison Shull III / In Recognition of his / outstanding contribution to agriculture / The Origination of / Hybrid Corn A.D. 1905, Presented by / The DeKalb Agricultural Association, November 29 / 1940"
Call #:  
M-D365



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.375in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1884
Abstract:  

Obverse: two stags supporting crest topped with crown; banner under images marked "O Fortunati Quorum Jam Maenia Surgunt;" "MDCCCLXXXIV" at top and "MDCCLXXXIV" at bottom. Reverse: two winged figures flanking crest; banner under images marked "Audi, Vide, Tage"; "Centennial of Freemasonry" around top perimeter and "New Brunswick" around bottom perimeter.
Call #:  
M-F875-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1943
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of John J. Carty; "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES" around perimeter. Reverse: "THE JOHN J. CARTY MEDAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE" and raised rectangle bearing "EDWIN G. CONKLIN 1943."
Call #:  
M-N21-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:2.500in
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1943
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of John J. Carty; "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES" around perimeter. Reverse: "THE JOHN J. CARTY MEDAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE" and raised rectangle bearing "EDWIN G. CONKLIN 1943" One of two identical medals.
Call #:  
M-C76-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1876
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief of Independence Hall; "PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE LAND AND UNTO ALL THE PEOPLE THEREOF" around perimeter and "INDEPENDENCE HALL / JULY 4 1776 / PATD FEBRY 10, 1874" under image. Reverse: bas-relief of Memorial Hall; "MEMORIAL HALL" at top and "TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL / ANNIVERSARY OF THE / UNITED STATES / PHILA JULY 4 / 1876" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-P53



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:H:2.750in D:0.063in Dia:1.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1951
Abstract:  

Pin is attached to light blue and gold ribbon, which is attached to medal. Obverse: bas-relief of Liberty Bell between "1776" and "PHILA."; "PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE LAND UNTO ALL THE INHABITANTS THEREOF" around perimeter. Reverse: "PHILADELPHIA HOME-COMING 1951 CELEBRATION" around perimeter; "175TH ANNIVERSARY / DECLARATION OF / INDEPENDENCE" at center.
Call #:  
M-P53-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.375in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1958
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Max Planck; "1858-23.APRIL . 1958" along right side perimeter. Reverse: cursive "h" in circle and reproduction of Planck's signature at center; "DEUTSCHE AKADEMIE DER WISSENSCHAFTEN ZU BERLIN" around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-P695-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:3.000in
Creator:
Sinnock, John R.
Dates:
1946
Abstract:  

Obverse: Nassau Hall with caption and "1746-1946" in center. "PRINCETON UNIVERSITY BICENTENNIAL" and ivy leaves around perimeter. Reverse: Princeton crest in center with ivy border.
Call #:  
M-P95-3



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