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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:0.375in 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: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



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:
Bas-Relief
Alt. Title:  
Bas-Relief with Portrait of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:7.000in Not incl. hook at top
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1793-95
Abstract:  

Bas-relief profile portrait of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier at center. "Lavoisier, membre du lycée des arts" around top perimeter in script.
Call #:  
58.S.43