This small statuette of a male clergy member is molded of off-white clay. The figure wears a range of Roman Catholic vestments including a tricorn hat (perhaps a biretta) and a 21-button cassock; the man holds a book between his left elbow and his body. The upper portion of the figure’s body is soiled with dust, and the feet of the man and base of the statuette are missing. There is a small chip in the rear upper surface of the tricorn hat. There is evidence of a repair where the neck of the figure meets the body. Tool marks are visible in the clay body, especially beneath the hem of the cassock. No maker’s marks or other identifying inscriptions are visible.

This small statuette of a monk is molded of off-white clay. The figure wears sandals and a hooded habit, tied at the waist by a white cord with three knots; these three knots recall the three vows which serve as the foundation for a Franciscan life. The figure’s haircut and beard further identify him as a follower of Saint Francis. It would be appropriate for a statuette representing a Franciscan monk (or friar) to be found on Malta. Two major sects of the tradition have called the island home since the fourteenth century: the Conventual Franciscans are thought to have arrived in Malta by 1355, and the Franciscan Capuchins came to Malta in 1588/89. The upper portion of the figure’s body and the base of the statuette are soiled with dust, and the right hand of the figure is missing. There is a small chip in the upper edge of the figure’s hood. Tool marks are visible in the clay body, especially beneath the hem of the habit and on the underside of the base. No maker’s marks or other identifying inscriptions are visible.

This small statuette of a Maltese "peasant" woman is molded of off-white clay. The figure wears dainty shoes and an ankle-length dress with a fringed hem, belted waist, and fitted bodice; tied around the figure’s neck is a scarf with decorative edging. The figure wears drop earrings. Her hair is pulled back beneath a ghonnella (or Faldetta), a form of head dress or shawl unique to the islands of Malta and Gozo. The upper portion of the figure’s body and the base of the statuette are soiled with dust. Tool marks are visible in the clay body, especially beneath the hem of the woman’s dress and on the underside of the base. Some abrasions are present at the apex of the figure’s head dress. No maker’s marks or other identifying inscriptions are visible.

Bas-relief profile portrait of Woodrow Wilson. "WOODROW WILSON" around perimeter. Possibly replica after George Morgan's second inaguration medal, 1917.

Plaster death mask of a subject with full beard and moustache. The mask is a thick, hollow cast. Unsigned and undated.

Bas-relief profile portrait of Woodrow Wilson. "WOODROW WILSON" around perimeter. Possibly replica after George Morgan's second inaguration medal, 1917.

Life-size plaster bust of a balding man with short curly hair. There is a short columnar base cast as part of the bust. The bust is coated with off-white, somewhat glossy paint.

Marble portrait bust with bare shoulders and upper chest. The subject has wavy, cropped hair and a stern expression. "D. RITTENHOUSE" inscribed on the base. "DE FACIE PHILADELPHIAE / EX ECTIPO FLORENTIAE / FACIEBAT JOS. CERACCHI / CIDDCCLXXXXIV" incised on verso.

Life-sized bronze portrait bust of Count Rumiantzev; hollow cast with dark green/brown patina. Inscribed "COUNT NICHOLAS DE ROMANOFF/1754-1803" on recto in gold paint. Subject also known as Count Nicholas de Romanzoff. The date "1803" is incorrect on the bust; Ruminatzev died in 1826.

Bas-relief, profile portrait of subject with moustache, facing left. Plaster relief is inset in oversized opening of a wooden frame. Signed "K.M. Cohen SC 1893" on lower right corner.

Head and shoulders of figure facing forward, wearing jacket, vest, and tie. The base of the truncated torso is supported by a low, flat scroll with a lengthy inscription at the verso. Inscribed "C A Heber 19(27)" and "Francis X. Dercum M. D." Additional inscription at rear bottom: "one of the generalizations held out to us by the conception of the universe here outlined is that of a whole, all parts of which are expressive of manifestations of energy, manifestations cognate in correlative and intrinsically identical of necessity [.] such a conception must include living matter. Francis X. Dercum"

Plaster portrait bust on low, circular, columnar base. The subject has long hair, slightly curled over his ears, and tied in the back with a ribbon at the nape of his neck. He wears a vest, coat, and a pleated cravat with a ruffled jabot. Unsigned and undated. Inscribed, "T.J." on verso under shoulder.

Life-sized, marble portrait bust on low, circular, columnar base. The subject's hair is curled about his ears and tied back with a ribbon. He wears a high-collared, ruffled shirt, a vest, and an open jacket. Incised on proper right shoulder, "Houdon Fecit 1785."

Life-sized, painted plaster bust of George Washington. Hollow cast with low, square, columnar base incorporated. After 1785 bust by Jean Antoine Houdon.

Life-sized bust of balding man with classical drapery over shoulders. Cast in shoulder: "DOCTOR BOWDITCH/ EXECUTED IN MARBLE/ BY BALL HUGHES/ FOR THE/ SOCIETY OF ARTS/ AND SCIENCES/ BOSTON." Base is a cast-on replica of a book. On sculptured book forming base: "TRAITE DE MECANIQUE CELESTE/ of La Place." Brass tag on left front of book spine: "Nathaniel Bowditch 1773-1838." After c. 1837 bust by artist.

Bust of Alexander Hamilton, in classical style. Band or strap across chest and over right shoulder. "J. Lanelli N 435" and "Hamilton" cast in shoulder. After 1794 bust by Giuseppe Ceracchi.

Bas-relief profile portrait of Henry LaBarre Jaynce within circle at top. "RTM 1924" at bottom left of portrait. "HENRY LA BARRE JAYNE/ 1857-1920/ A/ GREAT CITIZEN/ WHO GAVE GENEROUSLY/ OF HIS TIME, HIS TALENTS/ AND HIS FORTUNE TO THE/ DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE/ THE PROGRESS OF THE FINE ARTS/ THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DRAMA/ AND THE PROMOTION/ OF CIVIC IDEALS" below portrait.

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.

Standing figure of man in military uniform, with cap in right hand and sword in left hand, at side. Sculpture is cast plaster, painted to simulate bronze, with plaster base incorporated. Inscribed "Samuel Murray./ copyright/ 1904" on top of base. "Melville" in relief on front of base. After 1895 bust by Henry Jackson Ellicott.

Shallow relief profile portrait of Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff; "1852 J. H. van't Hoff 1911" at bottom. "P. Pander" on lower right, on shoulder. Rectangular medal with rounded upper corners.