MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
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Obverse: Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia dancing in the center of a red- and blue-rimmed circle. A mask, harp, and oak branches are at left, and a sword and tall grass tied with a bow are at right. "UNCLE SAM AND MISS COLUMBIA GREET YOU" around perimeter. Reverse: "Souvenir" in center with American flag draped like a curtain at top right.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:4.875in
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Obverse: bas-relief of building on riverbank; boats on river in foreground; "MANUFACTURES AND LIBERAL ARTS 1887 FT. LONG 787 FT. WIDE ON CIRCUMFERENCE" around perimeter.
Reverse: "1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 30 JACKSON PARK CHICAGO" at center. "THE 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA / U.S. AMERICA" around perimeter.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.875in
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Obverse: 3/4 portrait of Benjamin Franklin with "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" at bottom.
Reverse: "LOUISVILLE APRIL 1909" in center. "THE SOUTHERN ELECTRICAL AND INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITIONS" around perimeter.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.000in
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Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center within triangular shape between two printing presses. "SOUVENIR FRANKLIN INSTITUTE" around perimeter.
Reverse: New York Crystal Palace in center. "Novelties" around top perimeter and "EXHIBITION. 1885" at bottom.
Small hole at top.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Oertel, J. A., and C. C. Wright
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Obverse: three classical female figures; "J.A.OERTEL DEL:" to left of image, and 'C. C. WRIGHT SC." under image.
Reverse: laurel/olive wreath encircles "EXHIBITION / OF THE / INDUSTRY / OF ALL NATIONS / NEW-YORK / 1853."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.000in
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Obverse: full-length, seated portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center. "NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION" around top perimeter.
Reverse: "AWARDED BY THE NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION TO JOHN MUNDELL & Co. ON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE PHILADELPHIA 1899." 3/4 laurel branch wreath around bottom perimeter.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:H:2.375in W:1.375in
Creator:
Schwaab Stamp & Seal Company
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Top piece: "SOUVENIR" with pin-back.
Medal: shield-shape with image of Fort Dearborn in center with caption. "CHICAGO CENTENNIAL" at top, flanked by "SEPT. 26" AND "OCT. 1." "JUBILEE 1803-1903" at bottom. Eagle and tassled rope on top of badge and tied branches along bottom.
Reverse: "SCHWAAB S & S. CO. MILWAUKEE" stamp.