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Medallion with Portrait of William Penn
Description:
Dimension:H:5.250in W:4.000in D:0.438in Oval
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of William Penn
Reverse: incised text in script: "William Penn"
Surface is gold-painted. U.82 21 is marked on back. Medallion is in similar style and construction to 01.C.05, 01.c.07, 01.c.21, 01.c.32, and MF85-156.
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Dimension:H:0.813in W:1.375in D:1.563in
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Bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin encircled by illegible text, some of which is cut off.
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Dimension:D:0.031in Dia:0.750in
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Obverse: bas-relief of male figure wearing Indian headdress encircled by 13 stars.
Reverse: floral wreath encircles "PENNY / SAVED / IS A / PENNY / EARNED."
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Dimension:H:0.750in W:0.563in D:0.313in
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Rectangular metal stamp or seal with profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin.
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Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:0.875in
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Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center. "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" around top perimeter.
Reverse: relief of eagle holding banner with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" in front of four spears.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Benjamin Franklin Medallion
Description:
Dimension:Dia:3.875in
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Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin with circular borders around perimeter.
Reverse: blank
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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.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of William Penn
Description:
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.000in Oval
Framed: 8.25 x 7 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. Framed in modern shadow box with traditional styling. Metal toothed bezel secures medallion in frame. Inscription on rear: "Wedgwood' (stamped in capital letters) and "W. Penn" (in cursive).
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Silhouette of Jacob Hiltzheimer
Description:
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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Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.250in
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Obverse: profile of Jacobus Berzelius; name at top and "NAT. MDCCLXXIX DEN. MDCCCXLVIII" at bottom.
Reverse: female figure and sphinx at right, winged figure holding torch at left, various symbols including scale and other instruments; "APERIT AENIGMATA CONDITA LUSTRAT" printed around top perimeter, "SOCIO LONGE NOBILISSIMO PER ANNOS XXX SECRETARIO ACAD. REG. SOIENT. SVEC" under images, and "C.G. O[Q?]VARNSTROM INV. and "P.H. LUNDGREN FEC" at rim.
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Dimension:H:1.500in W:1.000in D:0.313in
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Copper relief with profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin. "C BECKER SYRACUSE NY" under profile.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Benjamin Franklin Medallion
Description:
Dimension:H:4.000in W:3.250in D:0.500in
Creator:
Walpole, Thomas, after
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Oval, gold-painted, plaster medallion with profile portrait of Bejamin Franklin with close-fitting fur cap and "Franklin" incised in script on reverse.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Silhouette of Hannah Hiltzheimer
Description:
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
Description:
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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Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
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Obverse: profile portrait of Hippocrates and ascelpius/caduceus; "Hippocrate" on right, around perimeter and "E. Dubois" on left, around perimeter.
Reverse: stylized laurel/olive wreath. Center blank.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Medallion with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
Description:
Dimension:D:0.016in Dia:1.750in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN NE A BOSTON LE 17 JANVIER 1706. / MORT A PHILADELPHE / EN 1790" around perimeter.
Reverse: not worked; mirror imprint of obverse visible.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.625in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "MECHANICS LITERARY ASSOCIATION / ROCHESTER" around perimeter.
Reverse: two-sided wreath; "AWARDED TO" at top. Center blank.