Creator |
Furst, Moritz, b. 1782. |
Title |
Metal Die: Sydenham. |
Date |
Ca. 1808 |
Physical Description |
1 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/4 inches ; Actual seal: 1 5/8 inches (diameter). |
Notes |
Die of a Benjamin Rush commemorative medal. This die is the Reverse side of the medal. (Obverse is OBJ 249.) |
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Inscribed: “Sydenham, Read Think Observe MDCCCVIII.” Sydenham was Rush's country home. Depicts a flowing river. In the background
is a setting sun with clouds and mountains; there are large trees in the foreground. In front a block of stone with " Read,
Think, Observe" and upon this an open book. Beneath, to the right, M. Furst Fec.
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Bequest of Dr. James Rush, 1869. |
Subject |
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813. |
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Medals. |
Genre |
Die. |
Associated name |
Rush, James, 1786-1869, former owner. |
Location |
OBJ 248 |
Accession number |
OBJ 248 |