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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
Dates:
1889
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-W27-8



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
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:  

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
Call #:  
M-F85-9



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Key, W. H.
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-L635



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.063in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
ca. 1903
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-W27-3



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:3.000in
Creator:
Eccleston
Dates:
1805
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of George Washington; "GENERAL WASHINGTON / INSCRIBED TO HIS MEMORY BY D: ECCLESTON. LANCASTER MDCCCV" around perimeter. Reverse: Indian; "THE LAND WAS OURS" around image and "HE LAID THE FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN LIBERTY IN THE XVIII CENTURY. / INNUMERABLE MILLIONS YET UNBORN WILL VENERATE THE MEMORY / OF THE MAN WHO OBTAINED THEIR COUNTRY'S FREEDOM" as concentric circles around perimeter. Info in envelope notes that medal was exhibited by Library 1 April 1982.
Call #:  
M-W27-9



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.063in
Creator:
Bale, James; Wright, C.C.
Dates:
1830 - 1839
Abstract:  

Obverse: Busts of Franklin and Washington, at three-quarter face towards each other; in field, BALE Reverse: Heads of Washington and Lafayette, facing each other within a wreath of two olive branches; below, W & B
Call #:  
M-F85-63



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.063in
Creator:
Bale, James
Dates:
1830 - 1839
Abstract:  

Obverse: Busts of Franklin and Washington, at three-quarter face towards each other; in field, BALE Reverse: PAR / NOBILE / FRATRUM within a wreath of two olive branches; above the inscription, a rose; below the inscription, a rose with two leaves
Call #:  
M-F85-64



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:0.813in
Creator:
Bale, James
Dates:
1830 - 1848
Abstract:  

Obverse: Bust of Franklin at three-quarters face to the right; below, BALE Reverse: Bust of Washington, at three-quarters face to the left; below, BALE
Call #:  
M-F85-65



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:2.938in
Creator:
Reich, John
Dates:
1801
Abstract:  

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."
Call #:  
M-J35-3



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1903
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-J35-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1921
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-J35-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:1.750in
Creator:
Reich, John
Dates:
ca. 1801
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
M-J35-4



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1902
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of George Washington; "SESQUI-CENTENNIAL OF THE INITIATION OF WASHINGTON INTO FREEMASONRY / NOV.4.A.L.5752" around perimeter. Reverse: two overlapping bas-relief profile portraits of Edgar A. Tennis and John L. Kinsey; "EDGAR A. TENNIS R.W. GRAND MASTER/ JOHN L. KINSEY WORSHIPFUL MASTER," under portraits; "PHILO LODGE NO 444, F & A.M. PHILADELPHIA / NOVEMBER 29.A.D.1902" around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-W27-6



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.563in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
after 1783
Abstract:  

Obverse: two overlapping bas-relief profile portraits of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Reverse: eagle holding lightning bolts; "1783" at top and "UNITED STATES" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-F85-14



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:0.750in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1864
Abstract:  

Obverse: Bust of Franklin wearing fur cap, facing left; around BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Reverse: Bust of Lincoln facing right; around ABRAHAM LINCOLN; below 1864; K beneath bust; rope-like border
Call #:  
M-F85-31



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:0.750in
Creator:
Key
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin wearing cap; "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" on side perimeters. Reverse: bas-relief profile portrait, likely of Ulysses S. Grant; "KEY F" under profile.
Call #:  
M-F85-32



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.188in
Creator:
Merriam, Joseph
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN / BORN JAN. 17 1706." around perimeter. "MERRIAM" under portrait. Reverse: bas-relief profile portrait of George Washington; "GEORGE WASHINGTON / BORN FEBRUARY 22 1732" around perimeter. "MERRIAM" under portrait.
Call #:  
M-F85-68



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.063in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: B. FRANKLIN around bust of Franklin facing left; below, on a ribbon, ERIPUIT COELO FULMEN SCEPTRUMQUE TYRANNIS Reverse: Bust of Washington facing left; around, an ornamental border composed of shields and spears.
Call #:  
M-F85-72



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.563in
Creator:
White, Aaron
Dates:
1863
Abstract:  

Obverse: multiplication table in center; "AARON WHITE, / NEW BOSTON CONN / JAN. 1 1863 PRICE 25 CTS" below. "FRANKLIN / BORN JAN.17.1706 DIED APR.17.1790" at top; "WASHINGTON BORN FEB.22.1732 DIED DEC.14.1799" at right; "LAFAYETTE BORN SEPT.6.1757 DIED MAY 19 1834" at bottom; "JEFFERSON BORN OCT.2.1743 DIED JULY 4.1826" at left. Reverse: calendar grid in center; "CALENDAR CHANGE FIG DAY YEARLY" at top. "INDEPENDENCE / JULY 4.1776" at right; "CONSTITUTION / MARCH 4.1789" at bottom; "EMANCIPATION / JAN. 1.1863" at left.
Call #:  
M-F85-75



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Coin
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:0.938in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of George Washington with "GEO. WASHINGTON" around perimeter, between eight stars, and "PRESIDENT" at bottom. Reverse: profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin encircled by stylized wreath. "T. Brimelow, Druggist 432 Third Avenue N.Y." around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-F85-94



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