Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
SC 01.C.88b |
Object Name |
Mold, Casting |
Title |
Plaster Cast of Thomas Jefferson Medal (reverse) |
Artist |
Unknown |
Description |
Central scene with allegorical figure at right, standing with face shield on a billowing cloud and gesturing to a globe on the ground. A telescope, sextant and books are also on the ground, around the globe. Native American and colonial figure at left gesturing to allegorical figure. "THE AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY HELD AT PHILADELPHIA" around top, inner perimeter. "250th ANNIVERSARY" around top, outer perimeter and "BY ACT OF CONGRESS" around bottom, outer perimeter. |
Material |
Plaster |
Dimensions |
D-1.125 Dia-10 inches |
Credit line |
American Philosophical Society |