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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.625in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
ca. 1800
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, frontal portrait of Benjamin Franklin. "LIGHTNING AVERTED TYRANNY REPELL'D" around perimeter. Reverse: a beaver gnaws on a tree next to a cattail plant to the right. "1776" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-F85-140



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Coin
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:1.188in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1948
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin with "LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST" around perimeter. Reverse: Liberty Bell in center with "E. PLURIBUS UNUM" to the left and an eagle to the right. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF DOLLAR" around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-F85-159



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:  
Token
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:1.250in
Creator:
Peale, Charles Willson
Dates:
after 1821
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Charles Willson Peale with "CHARLES WILLSON PEALE FOUNDER 1784" around perimeter. Reverse: "ADMIT THE BEARER" in center surrounded by two oak branches tied together with a bow. "PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM / INCORPORATED 1821" around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-P315



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:
Bas-Relief
Alt. Title:  
Bas-Relief with Portrait of Thomas Jefferson  
Description:  
Dimension:H:10.125in W:8.750in Framed
Creator:
Miller, George M.
Dates:
1803
Abstract:  

Bas-relief profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson, cut off diagonally below shoulders. Hair gathered and tied with ribbon behind body. Wears coat with three buttons, high neckcloth close under chin, ruffled shirt.
Call #:  
58.S.42



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of John Paul Jones  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:2.250in Framed: 7 x 7 x 1.5
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1800 - 1899
Abstract:  

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.
Call #:  
58.S.61



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette  
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:2.375in Framed: 11.5 x 7.25 x 1.375
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

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."
Call #:  
58.S.78



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette  
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.500in Oval Framed: 11.5 x 7.25 x 1.375
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

One of two Wedgwood medallions grouped in frame (58.S.78). Ceramic, white on black jasper dip with gold frame. Inscribed on back: "Lafayette" and "WEDGWOOD."
Call #:  
58.S.59



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette  
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.500in Oval
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
after 1834
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of Marquis de Lafayette. Ceramic, white on blue jasper dip with white ceramic frame. Inscribed on back: "LAFAYETTE/1757-1834" and "WEDGWOOD."
Call #:  
58.S.60



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette  
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.750in W:3.000in Oval Framed: 7.75 x 6.75 x 1.5
Creator:
unknown
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of Marquis de Lafayette, stamped "Wedgwood' and "Lafayette" on rear. Ceramic, white on black jasper dip.
Call #:  
1972.2499



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of William Penn  
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.000in W:3.250in Oval Framed: 7.75 x 6.75 x 1.5
Creator:
unknown
Abstract:  

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 .
Call #:  
1972.2497



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of George Washington  
Description:  
Dimension:H:8.000in W:7.000in Oval Framed: 12 x 11 x 1.5
Creator:
Bentley, A. H.
Abstract:  

Profile portrait of George Washington, identical to 58.S.46. White on black dip jasperware. Inscribed "WEDGWOOD/O" and "Washington" on rear.
Call #:  
1972.2496



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
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.375in
Creator:
Lovett, George H.
Dates:
ca. 1860-61
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of John Adams encircled by floral wreath; "John Adams, Second President of the U. States" and "G.H.L. N.Y." between profile and wreath. Reverse: relief of Adams' residence; "Residence of John Adams" at top and "G.H.L. N.Y." at bottom.
Call #:  
M-Ad1



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, 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



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