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Academy of Natural Sciences Gold Medal for Distinction in Natural History Art Plaster Cast
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2010-089-Artifact
Scope and Contents
This plaster cast is the original plaster model for the obverse of the Academy of Natural Sciences Gold Medal for Distinction in Natural History Art. The medal was originally designed by David Bonner and Donald Patterson of the Franklin Mint. The original plaster for the reverse of the medal was never returned to the Academy by the Franklin Mint. The award was to be given to a person whose artistic endeavors and life's work have contributed to mankind's better understanding and appreciation...
Dates:
1980
Albert Laessle animal statues and medal
Collection — Container: Box Small Collections 15
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0802
Overview
Albert Laessle (1877-1954), was a Philadelphia sculptor who combined science and art to create realistic animal studies. This collection includes four of his bronze sculptures, 2 modeled while Laessle studied in Paris, 1906 (of turtles), 2 others while in Philadelphia, 1908,1918 (a polar bear and an eagle). The works measure from 8 x 11 x 8 cm. to 54 x 57 x 95 cm. According to their inscriptions, three sculptures were cast at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry in New York. Also includes 1 bronze...
Dates:
1906-1918
Medal Dies of Joseph Leidy Medal
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2010-081-Artifact
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two metal dies for the Joseph Leidy Medal given out by the Academy of Natural Sciences. This medal was presented as part of the Leidy Medal Foundation. Under the terms of this foundation, the medal is to be presented every three years as a reward for pre-eminent research work in any of the branches of the natural sciences. The medal dies are of the reverse and obverse sides of the square medal. The front of the medal has a picture of Joseph Leidy's profile and his...
Dates:
1923
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