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The subject of the 1956 Christmas card was chosed from the records of Benjamin Franklin's association with the Society in view of the 200th anniversary on September 1st 1956 of his election to membership and of the 250th anniversary of his birth, which was celebrated in January 11th 1956. The designer, Miss Anna Zinkeisen, has reconstructed a meeting held on February 3rd 1759, of the committee responsible for fine art competitions, at this meeting selected candidates were interviewed for confirmation of their awards. The minutes of the meeting give a list of those who were present, and from contemporary portraits Miss Zinkeisen has been able to select those shown: Judges: Benjamin Franklin (seated), William Chambers (standing behind chair), Edward Hooper and James 'Athenian' Stuart (looking at figure drawn by Richard Cosway). Candidates: William Peters (being examined by Benjamin Franklin), Richard Cosway and Henry Pingo (seated at end of room). 25,000 copies sold.
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Photo taken for article in the Journal to publicise the Archive Project. Photographer Denzil McNeelance
Medal made by Percy Metcalfe in 1948
Made by Betty Joel Ltd, designed by Alister Maynard
Received the Benjamin Franklin Medal 'for his contributions to electrical engineering'
Designed by Mrs Dillon Clarke, made at the Midsummer Glassmakers' Workshop, Cambridge.
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