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
Abstract:
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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
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:0.188in 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.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:3.000in
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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.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.063in
Creator:
Bale, James; Wright, C.C.
Abstract:
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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
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.063in
Abstract:
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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
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:0.813in
Abstract:
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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
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:2.938in
Abstract:
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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
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.500in
Abstract:
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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
Abstract:
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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
Abstract:
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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.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.563in
Abstract:
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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.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:0.750in
Abstract:
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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
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:0.750in
Abstract:
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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.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.188in
Abstract:
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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.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.063in
Abstract:
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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.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.563in
Abstract:
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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.