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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:4.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1956
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center between "1706" and "1956." "Benjamin Franklin" around top perimeter and "Medal of the Congress / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" along bottom perimeter. Reverse: overlapping key, open book and weather vane with eagle top encircled by ring of stars in center. "WISE AND GOOD MEN ARE THE STRENGTH OF A NATION" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-F85-144



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Ring
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:0.750in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
ca. 1773
Abstract:  

Ring with small white center stone, with engraved initials "M.H.", surrounded by purple gemstones. Engraved on serpentine band: "JOHN HAWKESWORTH L.L.D. OB 17 NOV. 1773 AE: 58." Stored in red ring box with label on underside: "BAILEY & KITCHEN / Jewellers / 136 Chestnut Street / two doors above the U.S.B. / Philada." Label on storage box states "Once in possession of Mrs. Mary Hewson. Presented by Miss Frances M. Bradford 6.29.60"
Call #:  
01.C.08



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Seal
Description:  
Dimension:L:3.500in Dia:1.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
after 1790
Abstract:  

Brass stamp for sealing wax with profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center with "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN NE A BOSTON LE 17 JANUARY 1706" and decorative border around perimeter. "MORT A PHILADELPHIE AN 1790" at bottom.
Call #:  
01.C.01



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Pin
Description:  
Dimension:H:1.375in W:1.000in D:0.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Rectangular cameo with profile portrait bust of James Hall, in gold setting.
Call #:  
01.C.24



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Pin
Description:  
Dimension:W:0.750in L:1.125in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Mourning pin with woven hair supposedly from Andrew Jackson, in frame.
Call #:  
2009.86



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Plate
Description:  
Dimension:D:1.000in Dia:9.750in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1905
Abstract:  

Blue and white ironstone plate with central 3/4 portrait of Benjamin Franklin in a fur hat. "THE PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY / BENJAMIN FRANKLIN / 1706-1906" around inner perimeter. Decorative border with seal of the Pennsylvania Society, arms of the State of Pennsylvania and New York, and the Franklin arms, surrounded by fruit and leaves around outer perimeter.
Call #:  
2009.89



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Plate
Description:  
Dimension:D:1.000in Dia:9.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1906
Abstract:  

Blue and white porcelain plate with gold trim. Central 3/4 portrait of Benjamin Franklin between dates 1706 and 1906. "200th Anniversary of the birth of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" around top perimeter. "Commemorated January 31st 1906 By FRANKLIN LODGE No. 134 F.&A.M." around bottom perimeter.
Call #:  
2009.90



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:1.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin wearing cap. Reverse: "FRANKLIN INSTITUTE OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA" around perimeter. "AWARD / TO" at top below perimeter. Center blank. After medallion by Jean-Baptiste Nini.
Call #:  
M-F85-62b



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
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.250in
Creator:
Barré, Jean Jacques
Dates:
1828
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief portrait of Apollo; "BARRE" and "1828" under portrait. Reverse: altar with columns; "M.D.CC." under altar and "ATHENAEVM LVGDVNENSE RESTITVM" around perimeter. ARGENT stamped on outer rim.
Call #:  
M-Ac1-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.875in W:2.750in D:0.188in
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1937
Abstract:  

Obverse: full portrait of Athena with shield bearing image of Medusa. Reverse: classical structure, torch, olive wreath, and owl; "EKATONTAETHPI[sigma] [gamma]ANE[gamma]I[sigma]THMIOY A[theta]HN[omega]N" under structure and "1837" on left, "1937" on right. Stamped on bottom edge: "BRONZE".
Call #:  
M-At4



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:2.500in
Creator:
G.F. Pidgeon
Dates:
1819-21
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Matthew Boulton; "MATTHAEVS BOVLTON" at top and "Pidgeon F" under profile. Reverse: olive wreath; "INVENTAS AVT QVI VITAM EXCOLVERE PER ARTIS" Edge: "PATRIS AMICIS M.R.B. CIC[backwards]IC[backwards]CCCXVIIII"
Call #:  
M-B685



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.375in Rectangular pin: .375 x 1.25
Creator:
Royal Mint
Dates:
1945 - 1946
Abstract:  

Rail at top serves as pin. Rail is incorporated into white ribbon with one red and two blue stripes. Ribbon is attached to medal via hook. Separate rectangular pin, to be worn above medal, is covered with same ribbon. Both housed in original leather box with ivory felt and satin inside. Outside of box: "KING'S MEDAL FOR SERVICE; inside: crest topped with crown, banner marked "ROYAL MINT." Obverse: profile of George VI; "GEORGIVS VI D.G. BR. OMN. REX ET INDIAE IMP." around perimeter. Reverse: knight and female figure; "FOR SERVICE IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM" around perimeter and "THE KING'S MEDAL" under images.
Call #:  
M-G296-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.500in W:2.000in D:0.063in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1908
Abstract:  

Pin decorated with banner marked "City of Philadelphia" in blue and two figures holding hands. Blue and yellow ribbon with CITY COUNCIL in black attaches pin to medal. Obverse: Profile portrait of William Penn at three-quarters face to the left, encircled by branches; banner at bottom FOUNDERS / WEEK; banner at top 1683 / 1908 with crest depicting two classical figures and a shield. Reverse: Engraved I. MINNIS HAYS
Call #:  
M-H32-1



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
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Dupré, Augustin
Dates:
1788 - 1833
Abstract:  

Reverse: Naval battle scene with three ships. Inscription: "HOSTIVM NAVIBVS CAPTIS AVTFVGATIS" rendered in relief block letters around top half of the medallion’s perimeter; "AD ORAM SCOTIAE XXIII. SEPT. / M.DCCLXXVIIII. / DUPRÉ. F." rendered in relief block letters within a half circle beneath battle scene. Obverse: not worked; remnants of paper indicate that it was once attached to card; obv. is M-J73-3.
Call #:  
M-J73-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:2.500in
Creator:
Dupré, Augustin
Dates:
1788 - 1833
Abstract:  

Medal is shaped like octagon. Obverse: Bas relief, profile portrait bust of John Paul Jones. Inscription: "JOANNI PAVLO JONES / CLASSIS PRAEFECTO / COMITIA AMERICANA" rendered in relief block letters around perimeter. Reverse: not worked; rev. is M-J73-2
Call #:  
M-J73-3



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



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