MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of George Washington
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:5.375in
Abstract:
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Obverse: frontal profile portrait of George Washington.
Reverse: not worked.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.250in
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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.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bust of John Quincy Adams
Description:
Dimension:H:23.000in W:13.500in D:9.750in
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Cast iron bust inset into wooden base. Painted on gold on the front bottom base: "John Quincy Adams/1767-1848." Brass plaque affixed to base below inscription: "John Quincy Adams 1767-1848. APS 1818. Councillor 1819-1831/6th President of the U.S./ Cast in Iron after the Cardelli bust, 1832/Gift of S. J. Wetherill, 1832." Cast at Windsor Furnace, Bucks County, PA.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of George Washington
Description:
Dimension:H:8.250in W:6.250in Oval
Box: 12.25 x 10.25 x 1.25
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Profile portrait of George Washington, identical to 1972.2496. White on black dip jasperware, in depression in shaped velvet-covered wooden board.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Alt. Title:
George Washington Inaugural Centennial Medal
Description:
4 5/8 inches Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:4.500in
Creator:
Saint-Gaudens, Augustus
Contributor:
Martiny, Philip
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of George Washington and unidentified symbol; "GEORGE WASHINGTON" at top, "PATER PATRIAE MDCCLXXXIX," on either side of portrait; "PHILIP MARTIN -- DESIGN AND COPYRIGHT BY AUGUSTUS SAINT-GAUDENS" under portrait.
Reverse: eagle with spread wings and crest marked "E PLVRIBVS VNVM"; "TO COMMEMORATE THE INAVGVRATION OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AS FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE VNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT NEW YORK APRIL XXX MDCCLXXXIX." Unidentified crest at lower left; "BY AUTHORITY OF THE COMMITTEE ON CELEBRATION NEW YORK APRIL XXX MDCCCLXXXIX" at lower right.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Angel and Portraits of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.875in
Creator:
Renaud, Jean Martin
Abstract:
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Obverse: bas-relief of winged female figure holding ring in left hand and two pendants in right hand, bearing profile portraits of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington.
Reverse: unstruck
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bas-Relief with Portrait of Woodrow Wilson
Description:
Dimension:H:12.000in W:12.000in D:1.500in Framed
Abstract:
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Bas-relief profile portrait of Woodrow Wilson. "WOODROW WILSON" around perimeter. Possibly replica after George Morgan's second inaguration medal, 1917.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bas-Relief with Portrait of Woodrow Wilson
Description:
Dimension:H:12.000in W:12.000in D:1.500in Framed
Abstract:
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Bas-relief profile portrait of Woodrow Wilson. "WOODROW WILSON" around perimeter. Possibly replica after George Morgan's second inaguration medal, 1917.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bust of John Quincy Adams
Description:
Dimension:H:23.500in W:11.500in D:9.500in
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Life-size plaster bust of a balding man with short curly hair. There is a short columnar base cast as part of the bust. The bust is coated with off-white, somewhat glossy paint.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bust of Thomas Jefferson
Description:
Dimension:H:29.250in W:22.000in D:14.000in
Creator:
Houdon, Jean-Antoine
Abstract:
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Plaster portrait bust on low, circular, columnar base. The subject has long hair, slightly curled over his ears, and tied in the back with a ribbon at the nape of his neck. He wears a vest, coat, and a pleated cravat with a ruffled jabot. Unsigned and undated. Inscribed, "T.J." on verso under shoulder.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Bas-Relief with Portrait of Thomas Jefferson
Description:
Dimension:H:10.125in W:8.750in Framed
Creator:
Miller, George M.
Abstract:
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Bas-relief profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson, cut off diagonally below shoulders. Hair gathered and tied with ribbon behind body. Wears coat with three buttons, high neckcloth close under chin, ruffled shirt.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of George Washington
Description:
Dimension:H:8.000in W:7.000in Oval
Framed: 12 x 11 x 1.5
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Profile portrait of George Washington, identical to 58.S.46. White on black dip jasperware. Inscribed "WEDGWOOD/O" and "Washington" on rear.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:2.938in
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Obverse: profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson, to left, from mid-section up; "TH. JEFFERSON PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. A. D. 1801."
Reverse: crossed ax and tobacco pipe above two shaking hands; "PEACE / AND / FRIENDSHIP."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.375in
Creator:
Lovett, George H.
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Obverse: profile portrait of John Adams encircled by floral wreath; "John Adams, Second President of the U. States" and "G.H.L. N.Y." between profile and wreath.
Reverse: relief of Adams' residence; "Residence of John Adams" at top and "G.H.L. N.Y." at bottom.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.500in
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Obverse: profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson; "TRIBUTE TO THE AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1776" around perimeter.
Reverse: "We hold these/ truths to be self evident/ that all men/ are created equal/ that they are endowed by/ their creator with/ certain inalienable rights/ that among these/ are life liberty and/ the pursuit of /happiness" in center and "The Thos. Jefferson Memorial Association of The United States 1903" around perimeter.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
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Obverse: profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson; "HAEC OLIM MEMINISSE IVVABIT 1921" around perimeter.
Reverse: classical femal figure with spear and crown in foreground and University of Virginia buildings in background; "University of Virginia" at top and "1819" at bottom.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:1.750in
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Obverse: profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson; "TH. JEFFERSON PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. 4 MARCH 1801" around perimeter.
Reverse: Classical figure with staff and helmet, eagle holding laurel/olive wreath, and holding copy of "Declaration of Independence"; "Under His Wing is Protection" around perimeter, "Constitution" in center, and "To Commemorate July 4, 1776" at bottom.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.000in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln; name and "1865" at top and "W.H. KEY SC." under profile.
Reverse: gravestone bearing "AL" flanked by four flags; "HE IS IN GLORY AND THE NATION IN TEARS." around image and "BORN FEB. 12, 1809 / ASSASSINATED / APR. 14, 1865" and "W.H.K." at bottom.
Surface is silver-painted or plated.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.563in
Abstract:
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of George Washington; "G. WASHINGTON PRES. UNIT. STA." around perimeter.
Reverse: cube flanked by ax, blanket, laurel/olive wreath, and sword; "COMMISS. RESIGNED: PRESIDENCY RELINQ. / 1797" around perimeter.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.063in
Abstract:
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of George Washington; "SESQUI-CENTENNIAL . OF . WASHINGTON'S . INITIATION . AS . A . FREEMASON . A . L . 5902" around perimeter. "E.A.NOV.4.5752. / F.C.MAR.3.5753 / M.M.AUG.4.5753" at bottom.
Reverse: rays encircle classical face; "GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA / VIRTUE SILENTIO AMORE" around perimeter.