Name/Title
PlaqueEntry/Object ID
2005.20.2Description
Plaque in the form of an open document with an extract from the William Penn Charter forming the background to four embossed scenes depicting Penn's Treaty with the Indians and parks at Stenton, Bartram's Garden and Vernon, all surrounding a quote from Penn's 1681 letter to the Commissioners and the following inscription: "Presented to Thomas Meehan by his fellow Citizens of Philadelphia in grateful acknowledgment of his services while a member of the Councils of Philadelphia, 1883-1892 in establishing Small Parks in several sections of the City, for the health and enjoyment of its citizens." Top edge applied with a cast coat of arms of the City of Philadelphia, the bottom edge applied with a cast medallion containing the coat of arms of William Penn. Mounted on a fabric-covered board.
Stamped marks in front lower left corner: lion and shield enclosing a W, STERLING, 3977, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Signature in pencil on reverse of board: J.E. Caldwell & Co / March 30th 1893Made/Created
Artist
Whiting Manufacturing CompanyPlace
* Untyped Place
North Attleboro, MassachusettsDimensions
Height
24-1/2 inWidth
19-1/4 inProvenance
Notes
Gift of Mr. Thomas Meehan Anderson, June 19, 2005.