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63 lantern slides depicting portraits, views and objects related to the life and work of Isaac Newton [slide] : [graphic]

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    Death mask of Sir Isaac Newton : [object]

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    One of only five known originals, the masks were prepared shortly after Newton's death by sculptor John Michael Rysbrack (1694-1770) and subsequently used as the model for his bust of Newton in Westminster Abbey. Copies of the mask were sent to French sculptor Louis-Franc̦ois Roubiliac (1702-1762) for his statue of Newton in Trinity College Chapel.

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    Isaac Newton related artwork, photographs, drawings, and prints from Babson College's Grace K. Babson Collection of the Works of Sir Isaac Newton

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    This collection contains various artworks on paper, primarily engravings and photographs depicting portraits of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) and contemporary scientists, theologians and mathematicians as well as views, and maps of places associated with Newton's life. Also included are depictions of several memorials, statutes and tributes raised to Newton after his death.

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    Plaster replica of obverse of Croker medal portrait of Isaac Newton

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    Collection of medals and coins commemorating Sir Isaac Newton's achievements at the Royal Mint and scientific endeavors.The collection contains various medals, medallions and coins (some in plaster replica) depicting posthumous tributes to Newton issued by the Royal Mint, Wedgwood and other private sources, chiefly between 1730 and 1800. It also includes a plaster replica of a medal honoring William Stukeley (1687-1765), Newton's first biographer, and coinage representing Newton's tenure at the Mint.

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    Royal Mint. Bronze portrait medal of Sir Isaac Newton. Ob. Royal Arms and dates of Newton's service as Warder and Master of the Mint

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    Collection of medals and coins commemorating Sir Isaac Newton's achievements at the Royal Mint and scientific endeavors.The collection contains various medals, medallions and coins (some in plaster replica) depicting posthumous tributes to Newton issued by the Royal Mint, Wedgwood and other private sources, chiefly between 1730 and 1800. It also includes a plaster replica of a medal honoring William Stukeley (1687-1765), Newton's first biographer, and coinage representing Newton's tenure at the Mint.

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    Royal Mint. Silver portrait medal of Sir Isaac Newton. Ob. Royal Arms and dates of Newton's service as Warder and Master of the Mint

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    Collection of medals and coins commemorating Sir Isaac Newton's achievements at the Royal Mint and scientific endeavors.The collection contains various medals, medallions and coins (some in plaster replica) depicting posthumous tributes to Newton issued by the Royal Mint, Wedgwood and other private sources, chiefly between 1730 and 1800. It also includes a plaster replica of a medal honoring William Stukeley (1687-1765), Newton's first biographer, and coinage representing Newton's tenure at the Mint.

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    Newton, Isaac, 1642–1727. Fragment of a table possibly relating to time differences

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    Most of the manuscripts in this collection came from Sotheby's 1936 Portsmouth sale of Newton's papers. They include correspondence, research notes, and documents, over 30 of which are in Newton's hand. The collection demonstrates the wide range of Newton's activities: his extensive studies of alchemy and theology, his work for the Royal Mint and the Royal Society, as well as his personal records. Highlights include: "A Treatise or Remarks on Solomon's Temple," with commentary and six sketches of plans and architectural details drawn by Newton, "Praxis," considered one of his most important alchemical manuscripts, and an illustrated alchemical text picturing the Philosopher's Stone. Another notable manuscript is "Lib. Chem," Newton's inventory of over 100 alchemical books in his personal library, with shelf marks.

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