MUSEUM OBJECT
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Medallion with Portrait of John Paul Jones
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Dimension:Dia:2.250in Framed: 6 x 6 x 1.5
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One of two identical Wedgwood medallions of Jones (58.S.61). Ceramic, white on black jasper dip. On rear, "Wedgwood/O" and "P. Jones," stamped.
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Silhouette of Jacob Hiltzheimer
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Dimension:H:5.250in W:3.625in
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Oval-framed, profile silhouette, facing right. Subject has long hair or wig, tied back with a ribbon. He wears a neckcloth and ruffle. Unsigned and undated. Pairs with wife, Hannah Hiltzheimer (1975.725.2).
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Silhouette of Hannah Hiltzheimer
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Dimension:H:5.250in W:3.625in Framed; oval
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Oval-framed, profile silhouette, facing left. Subject wears her hair up, with a flower or ribbon at the top of her head. Unsigned and undated. Maiden name, "Walker," is marked on paper backing. Pairs with husband, Jacob Hiltzheimer (1975.725.1).
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Medallion with Portrait of Frederick Wilhelm Von Steuben
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Dimension:Dia:3.125in
Contributors:
Du Simitiere, Pierre EugenePrevost, Benoit Louis
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White ceramic medallion, matte surface. Inscribed: "Friedrich Wilhelm/von Steuben/1730-1794/Schrage 1980"
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Relief with Portrait of George Frideric Handel
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Dimension:D:1.750in Dia:8.375in
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Bas-relief portrait carved in wood. Inscribed "Hä" under neckband. Four holes positioned around perimeter of support for attachment when mounting.
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Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
Description:
Dimension:H:5.500in W:4.000in Oval
Framed: 9.125 x 7.75 x 1.375
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After 1766 bas-relief by Isaac Gosset. Ceramic, white on black jasper dip. Inscribed on rear: "Wedgwood" and "Franklin" stamped.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Gatteaux, Nicholas Marie
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Obverse: profile portrait of Horatio Gates; "Comitia Americana" under profile and "Horatio Gates Duci Strenuo" around perimeter. "N. Gatteaux" below portrait.
Reverse: scene of Sir John Burgoyne surrendering to Horatio Gates at the Battle of Saratoga; "Salus Regionum Septentrional" around top perimeter and "Gatteaux F." under image. "Hoste AD SARATOGAM IN DEDITION . ACCEPTO/ Die XVII. Oct. MDCCLXXVII" at bottom.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.250in
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Obverse: profile portrait of Nathaniel Greene; "NATHANIELI GREEN EGREGIO DUCI COMITIA AMERICANA" around perimeter.
Reverse: not worked; remnants of paper indicate that it was once attached to card.
Reverse of M-G83-1.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Kuchler, Conrad Heinrich
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Obverse: profile portrait of Richard Howe; "RIC . COMES HOWE THALASSIARCHA BRITAN" around perimeter and "PATRIAE DECUS ET TUTAMEN" at bottom. "C. H. K." under profile.
Reverse: sea battle scene with two ships, representing the "Glorious First of June" British victory over French navy; "NON SORTE SED VIRTUTE" at top; "Gallor . Classis PROFLIG DIE I JUNII MDCCXCIV" at bottom; "C. H. KUCHLER" below image.
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Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.750in
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Obverse: profile portrait of Henry Lee; "Henrico Lee Lecionis Equit Praefecto - Comitia Americana" around perimeter. "J Wright" under portrait.
Reverse: not worked.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.313in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Peter the Great; "PETRUS ALEXIEWITZ TZAR MAG. RUSS. IMP" along perimeter. "Du Vivier F" under portrait.
Reverse: winged female figure blowing trumpet, holding another; sun and landscape are in background; "VIRES ACQUIRIT EUNDO" at top; "LUTET. PARISI. / M.D.CC.XVII" at bottom.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Dimension:D:0.031in Dia:1.500in
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Bronze medal. Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait bust of Benjamin Franklin with "BENn FRANKLIN L.L.D." around perimeter. Reverse: not worked.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.563in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "LIGHTNING AVERTED TYRANNY REPELL'D" around perimeter.
Reverse: eagle holding lightning bolts; "1783" at top and "UNITED STATES" at bottom.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Medallion with Portrait of John Paul Jones
Description:
Dimension:Dia:2.250in Framed: 7 x 7 x 1.5
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One of two identical 1800-1899 Wedgwood medallions of Jones (1972.2500). Ceramic, white on black jasper dip. On rear, "Wedgwood/O" and "P. Jones," stamped.
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Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette
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Dimension:Dia:2.375in Framed: 11.5 x 7.25 x 1.375
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One of two Wedgwood medallions grouped in frame (other is 58.S.59). Ceramic, white on black jasper dip with gold frame. Impressed on back: "Lafayette" and "WEDGWOOD."
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Medallion with Portrait of William Penn
Description:
Dimension:H:4.000in W:3.250in Oval
Framed: 7.75 x 6.75 x 1.5
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After 1769-1780 bas-relief by Sylvanus Bevan. One of two identical Wedgwood medallions of Penn. White on black jasper dip medallion. Appears identical to 58.S.62 .
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.563in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of William Penn; "WILLIAM PENN B. 1644 D. 1718" around perimeter. Signed "L.P." on perimeter to right of bust.
Reverse: Penn shaking hands with Indian; "BY DEEDS OF PEACE" around perimeter; "PENNSYLVANIA / SETLED / 1681" at bottom.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medal with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.750in
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Obverse: BENJ. FRANKLIN NATUS BOSTON. XVII JAN. MDCCVI (around bust of Franklin facing left); DUPRE' F on edge of bust.
Reverse: ERIPUIT COELO / FULMEN / SCEPTRUM QUE / TYRANNIS within an oak wreath; below, SCULPSIT ET DICAVITY / AUG. DUPRE' ANNO / MDCCLXXXVI.