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On Display: House - Franklin Parlor
Portrait medallion (Benjamin Franklin plaque or medallion)
1766-1810
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Birmingham; West Midlands; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Brass
- Gilt
- Glass
- Marble
Museum Object Number
1961.1207
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.1207
Object Name
Portrait medallion (Benjamin Franklin plaque or medallion)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Birmingham; West Midlands; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1766-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Near the portrait
Inscription: "BEN\N: FRANKLIN" in relief to the left and "L.L.D." to the right
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Benjamin Franklin
- Political figure
- Historical
Materials
- Brass
- Gilt
- Glass
- Marble
Dimensions (inches)
0.669 (D) x 3.976 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.7 (D) x 10.1 (Diam)