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Wesleyana Artifact Collection
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126 items
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ArtifactBaby cap attributed to be Charles Wesley's
An infant's bonnet with lace trim preported to have been Charles Wesley's. -
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ArtifactBlack cameo of John Wesley
A black cameo portrait of John Wesley in a frame with an oak leaf and acorn fastner. -
ArtifactBookmark with image of John Wesley
Bookmark with image of John Wesley, supposedly belonged to John Wesley. Framed. -
ArtifactBust of John Wesley
Wood, Enoch, 1759-1840A bust of John Wesley with the inscription, "The Rev. John Wesley, M.A., Fellow of Lincoln College Oxford, and founder of Methodism. He sat for this bust to the late Enoch Wood, Esq. Burslem 1781 and died in 1791 aged 88 years." -
ArtifactBust of John Wesley
Manning, Samuel, 1791-1833A bust of John Wesley. Previously attributed to Louis-François Roubiliac. -
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ArtifactButton with image of John Wesley
A pin-back button featuring a portrait of John Wesley and the inscription "Bicentennial Savannah, GA., June, 1903." -
ArtifactChristening robe sleeve attributed to be John Wesley's
The sleeve of a christening robe with decorative quilting, preported to have belonged to John Wesley. -
![A ceramic teapot decorated with a portrait of John Wesley. The inscription reads "The Rev. John Wesley, M.A. aged 83, 1785" [sic] on the side with the portrait, and "Let your Conversation be as becometh the Gospel of CHRIST" on the reverse. The lid is decorated with a floral pattern. Repairs have been made to both the handle and lid.](https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/omekacloud-main/large/P_RG020-3_B022c_I95-001-078/P_RG020-3_B022c_I95-001-078_P001_PROD.jpg)
ArtifactCreamware teapot with image of John Wesley printed in black
A ceramic teapot decorated with a portrait of John Wesley. The inscription reads "The Rev. John Wesley, M.A. aged 83, 1785" [sic] on the side with the portrait, and "Let your Conversation be as becometh the Gospel of CHRIST" on the reverse. The lid is decorated with a floral pattern. Repairs have been made to both the handle and lid. -
ArtifactCreamware teapot with image of John Wesley printed in black
A cracked ceramic teapot decorated with a portrait of John Wesley after the Nathaniel Hone depiction. The inscription reads: "John Wesley, M.A. Fellow of Lincoln College Oxford" on the side with Wesley's portrait, and "Let your Conversation be as becometh the Gospel of CHRIST" on the reverse. The lid is decorated with angel faces framed by wings. -
ArtifactDrapery attributed to be from John Wesley's bed
A piece of striped cloth which is proported to have been part of the draperies from John Wesley's bed. Included with the cloth in the physical collection is a note explaining the drapery. -
Still imageEngraving of "C[harles] Wesley. The Poet of Methodism"
An engraving of Charles Wesley, brother of John Wesley. -
Still imageEngraving of "John Wesley A.M."
Rogers, J.An engraving portrait of John Wesley in profile. -
Still imageEngraving of "John Wesley and His Friends at Oxford"
Bellin, SamuelAn engraving based on a painting by Marshall Claxton depicting a young John Wesley in dialog with other students at Oxford University. -
Still imageEngraving of "John Wesley, A. M.
Bromley, WilliamAn engraved portrait of John Wesley in profile. It is identical to 18-003-001. -
Still imageEngraving of "John Wesley, M.A. Fellow at Lincoln College, Oxford"
An engraved protrait of a young John Wesley based on the J Williams painting. -
Still imageEngraving of "Mrs. Sarah Wesley, Widow of the late Rev. Charles Wesley now living near London, in the ninety eighth year of her age"
An engraving of Sarah Wesley, the wife of Charles Wesley. -
Still imageEngraving of "Mrs. Susanna Wesley"
Whimper, E.An engraving of Susanna Wesley, the mother of John and Charles Wesley. It is identical to 95-001-217. -
Still imageEngraving of "Mrs. Susanna Wesley"
Whimper, E.An engraving of Susanna Wesley, the mother of John and Charles Wesley. It is identical to 95-001-216. -
Still imageEngraving of "Mrs. Susannah Wesley (Mother of John Wesley)"
Buttre, J. C.An engraving of Susanna Wesley, the mother of John and Charles Wesley. -
Still imageEngraving of "Rev. John Wesley, MA: Late Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford"
MartynA framed engraving of John Wesley based on the portrait by R. Arnold. -
Still imageEngraving of "Revd. John Wesley A.M. Lying in State, City Road Chapel. London, 1791"
Owen, R.An engraving of John Wesley's body lying in state at the City Road Chapel in London. -
Still imageEngraving of "Revd. John Wesley"
Edridge, H.An engraving portrait of John Wesley in profile. -
Still imageEngraving of "Revd. John Wesley, M.A. Aetatis 87"
An engraving portrait of John Wesley based on the original picture by J. Renton. -
Still imageEngraving of "S[usannah] Wesley: Mother of the Rev'd. John Wesley"
Owne, R.An engraving of Susanna Wesley, the mother of John and Charles Wesley, based on the Williams portrait of her. -
Still imageEngraving of "Samuel Wesley [Aged Nineteen]"
Whimper, E.An engraving of Samuel Wesley, the father of John and Charles Wesley, as a young man. It is identical to 95-001-212. -
Still imageEngraving of "Samuel Wesley [Aged Nineteen]"
Whimper, E.An engraving of Samuel Wesley, the father of John and Charles Wesley, as a young man. It is identical to 95-001-211. -
Still imageEngraving of "Samuel Wesley: Father of the Wesleys"
An engraving of Samuel Wesley, the father of John and Charles Wesley. -
Still imageEngraving of "The Birth-Place of the Rev. John Wesley, Epworth, Lincolnshire"
An engraving of the house in Epworth, England, where John Wesley was born. -
Still imageEngraving of "The Death-Bed of Wesley"
Geuer, William O.An engraving based on a painting by Marshall Claxton depicting a crowd gathered at the bedside of John Wesley who appears to be saying a final prayer. -
Still imageEngraving of "The John Wesley Missionary Ship"
Baxter, GeorgeAn engraving of the "John Wesley," a Methodist missionary ship, which conducted most of its mission work in the South Sea in and around Australia and New Zealand. -
Still imageEngraving of "The Ordination of Bishop Asbury and Organization of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Dec. 27th, 1784 at the Christmas Conference held in Lovely Lane Chapel, Baltimore, Md."
Gilchrist, A.An engraving created after a painting by Thomas Coke Ruckle depicting the ordination of Bishop Francis Ashbury Pratt in Baltimore, Maryland. -
Still imageEngraving of "The Revd. John Wesley, A.M."
Holloway, T.An engraving portrait of John Wesley in profile. -
Still imageEngraving of "The Revd. John Wesley, M.A. Aged 85"
Gardiner, William NelsonAn engraved portrait of John Wesley based on the painting by Sylvester Hardin. -
Still imageEngraving of "The Revd. John Wesley, M.A., Preaching on his Father's Tombstone in Epworth Churchyard"
Hunt, J. B.An engraving based on a painting by Alfred Hunt depicting John Wesley preaching to a crowd at the site of his father, Samuel Wesley's, grave at St. Andrew's Church in Epworth, England. -
Still imageEngraving of "The Revd. John Wesley. A.M."
Holloway, Thomas, 1748-1827A framed engraving of John Wesley. Note on back states that image was clipped from a literary magazine in 1792. -
Still imageEngraving of "The Revd. Mr. John Wesley, M.A. Fellow of Lincoln Colledge [sic], Oxford"
Watson, JamesAn engraved protrait of a young John Wesley based on the J Williams painting. It is similar to 95-001-168. -
Still imageEngraving of "The Revd. Mr. John Wesley, M.A. Fellow of Lincoln Colledge [sic], Oxford"
Houston, R.An engraved portrait of a young John Wesley based on the J Williams painting. The image was printed for Carrington Bowles in St. Paul's Church Yard, London. It is similar to 95-001-167. -
Still imageEngraving of "Wesley's Escape from Fire"
Owen, R.An engraving based on the painting by H. P. Parker depicting the fire which razed John Wesley's childhood home in Epworth, England. Wesley was five years old at the time and was only barely rescued from the burning building before it collapsed. -
Still imageEngraving of Charles Wesley
An engraving of Charles Wesley in an elaborate, decorative frame. -
Still imageEngraving of John Fletcher
An engraved portrait of the Methodist theologian John William Fletcher in profile. -
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Still imageEngraving of John Wesley
Barry, J.A framed engraving of John Wesley based on the R. Arnold portrait. Partially illegible inscription on back. -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley
Lodge, JohnAn engraved portrait of John Wesley in profile. Originally published by John Wade and printed in the Sunday Magazine. -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley
Ritchie, A.H.An engraving portrait of John Wesley in profile. It is identical to 95-001-173. -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley
Ritchie, A.H.An engraving portrait of John Wesley in profile. It is identical to 95-001-171 and has handwritten on print "Apr 1 1791." -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley
An engraving portrait of John Wesley based on the J. Jackson portrait. It is similar to 95-001-177. -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley
An engraving portrait of John Wesley based on the J. Jackson portrait. It is similar to 95-001-176. -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley
An engraving of a profile relief cameo of John Wesley with laurel borders. -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley
An engraving of a profile relief cameo of John Wesley from the cover of "The Ladies Repository" Cincinnati and New York. -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley in profile
An engraved portrait of John Wesley, inscribed "88 years have I travelled on this Earth endeavouring to do good." -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Rev. Joseph Cole
A framed engraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Revd. Joseph Cole with the inscription, "Eighty-seven years have I sojourned on this earth endeavoring to do good..." Based on 95-001-23. -
![A framed engraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Revd. Joseph Cole with the inscription, "Ninty [sic] four years have I sojourned upon this earth endeavouring to do good" [sic, Wesley died at age 87].](https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/omekacloud-main/large/P_RG020-3_B003_I95-001-023/P_RG020-3_B003_I95-001-023_PROD.jpg)
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Rev. Joseph Cole
A framed engraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Revd. Joseph Cole with the inscription, "Ninty [sic] four years have I sojourned upon this earth endeavouring to do good" [sic, Wesley died at age 87]. -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Rev. Joseph Cole
Longacre, J. B.An engraved portrait of John Wesley, James Hamilton and Joseph Cole, inscribed "eighty-seven years have I sojourned on this earth endeavoring to do good." The engraving was presented by Thirteenth Street Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia). The image is based on 95-001-023. -
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Still imageFramed portrait of Methodist Bishop, George Foster Pierce
An oil portrait of the Bishop George Foster Pierce of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Pierce served as president at both Georgia Female College (Wesleyan) and Emory College. -
ArtifactGavel, used by Bishop McTyeire
A wooden gavel, labeled as having been used by Methodist Bishop Holland Nimmons McTyeire. -
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ArtifactGold medallion with image of John Fletcher
A gold medallion featuring a portrait of the Methodist theologian John William Fletcher in profile. The medallion is framed with a brief biography on the back. -
TextGrain of Mustard Seed: A Letter to the Rev. Mr. John Wesley at Founding the Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society
A printed set of correspondence between John Gardner and John Wesley concerning the funding of a new branch of the "Benevolent or Strangers' Friend Society." -
ArtifactHand-carved wooden plaque with profile image of John Wesley
A carved plaque portrait of John Wesley in profile. -
TextIn Memory of John Wesley: A Parody
A manuscript of a poem written by an unknown author in response to the death of John Wesley to be printed in the Public Advertiser. Considering the tone of the poem, the author was not a supporter of Wesley's work. -
ArtifactJasperware white cameo on emerald green background of John Wesley
A cameo portrait of John Wesley in profile. It is identical to 95-001-007. -
ArtifactJasperware white cameo on emerald green background of John Wesley
A cameo portrait of John Wesley in profile mounted on an olive green, velvet backing. Excepting the backing, it is identical to 95-001-006. -
Still imageJohn Wesley trading cards
Stevenson, G. J.A set of thirteen trading cards with scenes from the life and death of John Wesley. Images include monuments to John Wesley and "Mrs. Wesley," Charles Wesley's tomb, John Wesley's funeral, John Wesley on his deathbed, John Wesley lying in state, John Wesley preaching at the funeral of George Whitefield, portraits of the Wesley family, John Wesley meeting with Lady Huntingdon, John Wesley in Bristol, John Wesley in Wednesbury, etc. -
TextJohn Wesley: A Lecture by Rev. Canon Overton, M.A., Rector of Epworth, Delivered at Davos Platz, Switzerland, 1897 Aug.
The text of a lecture given by Rev. Canon Overton in Epworth on John Wesley and the history of Methodism. -
TextLetter of authenticity for the Japanned metal box owned by John Wesley (95-001-092)
A letter and transcription detailing the provenance of a Japanned metal box which once belonged to John Wesley and tracing the box's ownership from Wesley to Pitts Theology Library via a purchase of Wesleyana by Bishop Warren A. Candler in 1911 from the Thursfield Smith Collection of Wesleyana. -
ArtifactMedallion commemorating the centenary of the "Organization of American Methodism" (Methodist Episcopal Church, South)
A medallion celebrating the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and the Organization of American Methodism's centenary with portraits of bishops George Foster Pierce and Francis Ashbury Pratt, one on each side. -
ArtifactMethodist Wesleyan Centenary Medallion
A medallion celebrating the centenary of Wesleyan Methodism. One side shows a portrait of John Wesley with the dates of his birth and death. The reverse shows the Centenary Hall and Mission House in London over the motto "The world is my parish." -
Still imageMiniature painting on ivory of John Wesley with Bible
A portrait of John Wesley holding a bible in front of a curtain and a shelf of books. -
ArtifactMug celebrating the centenary of Wesleyan Methodism
Mug inscribed "Celebration of the Centenary of Wesleyan Methodism Oct 28th, 1839" and "Rev. John Wesley Founder of Methodism Born June 17th 1703, Died Mar 2nd 1791" with images of Centenary Hall and John Wesley after J. Barry. Repaired. -
ArtifactMug with image of John Wesley and image of New Kingswood School Lansdown Bath
A white, ceramic mug decorated on one side with a portrait of John Wesley and on the other with a view of the New Kingswood School, Lansdown, Bath. The interior of the mug is also decorated near the rim with a ribbon and vine design. -
TextNew Biographical Series - No. 6, John Wesley
A short biography of John Wesley published as part of a series of biographical sketches by the Religious Tract Society. -
ArtifactOval medal with image of John Wesley
A medal featuring a portrait of John Wesley in profile. -
ArtifactOval plaque with profile image of John Wesley
A plaque featuring a portrait of John Wesley in profile. -
ArtifactOval plaque with profile image of John Wesley
A plaque featuring a portrait of John Wesley in profile. -
ArtifactOval plaque with profile image of John Wesley
A plaque featuring a portrait of John Wesley in profile. -
Still imagePainting of John Wesley on wooden panel
A painted portrait of John Wesley based on the William Hamilton portrait, and possibly on the John Jackson engraving of the Hamilton portrait. -
Still imagePainting or colored engraving of John Wesley
A framed painting or color engraving of John Wesley based on the George Romney portrait. A partially illegible inscription reads, "colorised by Baxter." -
Still imagePainting or colored engraving of John Wesley
A framed painting or colored engraving of John Wesley based on the George Romney portrait. -
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Still imagePhotograph of a cameo of John Wesley
A photograph of a cameo portrait of John Wesley in profile. -
Still imagePhotograph of a cameo of John Wesley
A framed photograph of a cameo portrait of John Wesley in profile. -
Still imagePhotograph of a cameo of John Wesley
A framed photograph of a cameo portrait of John Wesley in profile. -
Still imagePhotograph of a letter from John Wesley to George Whitefield, 1785
A photograph of a letter from John Wesley to George Whitefield with a transcription on the reverse and an additional transcription of an exerpt from John Wesley's diary on the date when the letter was written. -
Still imagePhotograph of a miniature profile on ivory, "R. J. Wesley. 1789"
A photograph of a miniature portrait of John Wesley in profile. The text on the back reads, "From a gold mounted miniature painted on ivory belonging to R. T. Smith." -
Still imagePhotograph of an oil portrait of John Wesley
A photograph of a painted portrait of John Wesley. The text on back the back reads, "From a fine oil painting in the possession of Mr. R. Thursfield Smith." -
Still imagePhotograph of scene on Edisto Island where Thomas Coke and William Hammet were shipwrecked en route to 1791 annual conference in Charleston, SC.
A photograph of a painting by W. A. Walker depicting Edisto Island where Thomas Coke and William Hammet were shipwrecked on their way to the 1791 Annual Conference of the South Carolina Methodist Church. -
Still imagePhotograph of the Epworth Rectory
A photograph of the rectory building in Epworth, England, the hometown of John Wesley. -
Still imagePhotograph of the John Russell portrait of John Wesley
A photograph of a painting by John Russell of a young John Wesley. -
Still imagePhotograph print of the Eldridge painting of John Wesley
A photograph of a portrait of John Wesley (95-001-159). -
ArtifactPiece of "Wesley Oak", Frederica, St. Simons Island, GA
A labeled piece of Wesley's Oak on St. Simon's Island in Georgia where both John and Charles Wesley were preported to have preached. -
ArtifactPlaster cameo of John Wesley
A framed plaster cameo portrait of John Wesley in profile with a label on the back reading, "given to me by Rev. G. T. Rowe... modeled from a cloak fastener given to them by Rev. R. Green 1898." There is an additional note by R. Thursfield Smith on the back. -
Still imagePortrait of Sarah Wesley, daughter of Charles and Sarah Wesley
A miniature portrait of Sarah Wesley, the daughter of Charles and Sarah Wesley, set in a case with a small latch. -
Still imageProfile portrait of John Wesley
Edridge, Henry, 1769-1821A portrait of John Wesley done in profile. He holds a bible in his left hand, with his right raised as if to address an unseen audience. -
TextSchedule of worship services in the Maidstone Circuit
A schedule showing when and where services will be held along the Maidstone Circuit for the year 1859. -
TextScrapbook of articles about John Wesley
A scrapbook detailing a number of biographical accounts of John Wesley and his family. The majority of the content appears to be newsprint clipped and pasted into another published book, with snippets of the original text sometimes visible between clippings. -
Still imageSepia drawing, "The Death of Rev'd. John Wesley"
Westall, RichardA sepia drawing depicting John Wesley on his death bead, a bible in his hand as he looks up towards heaven. -
ArtifactSix clear glass communion cups used by Emory chaplains during World War I
Six simple glass communion cups used by the chaplains at Emory University during World War I. -
ArtifactSmall jug with image of John Wesley and Centenary Hall
Small jug with image of John Wesley and Centenary Hall. -
ArtifactSmall teacup and saucer with image of Epworth Church
Small teacup and saucer with image of Epworth Church, undated (nineteenth century). -
ArtifactStaffordshire bowl with printed image of John Wesley and Centenary Hall
Staffordshire bowl with printed image of John Wesley and Centenary Hall. -
ArtifactStaffordshire ceramic bust of George Whitefield
Wood, Enoch, 1759-1840A bust of Revd. George Whitefield stamped on the reverse with the inscription "The Revd. George Whitefield, died Sept. 30, 1770, aged 56." -
ArtifactStaffordshire figure of John Wesley holding a Bible
A painted ceramic figurine of John Wesley holding a bible. -
ArtifactStaffordshire painted ceramic bust of John Wesley
Wood, Enoch, 1759-1840A painted bust of John Wesley on a faux-marble base. The bust has been repaired. Identical to 95-001-036 and similar to 95-001-030. -
ArtifactStaffordshire painted ceramic bust of John Wesley
Wood, Enoch, 1759-1840A painted bust of John Wesley on a faux-marble base. Similar to 95-001-029 and 95-001-036. -
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ArtifactStaffordshire plate with printed image of John Wesley and Centenary Hall
Staffordshire plate with printed image of John Wesley and Centenary Hall. -
ArtifactStaffordshire teacup featuring John Wesley and Centenary Hall
Staffordshire teacup inscribed "John Wesley, M.A. Born..." and "Centenary Hall and Mission House, London". -
ArtifactStamped metal pendant[?], cut from round medal
A metal piece, possibly a pendant, featuring a portrait of John Wesley in profile. Below Wesley's portrait, there is illegible writing where object was cut. -
ArtifactTerra cotta cameo of John Wesley
A terra cotta cameo portrait of John Wesley in profile, framed with an oakleaf and acorn fastener. A label on the back reads, "Given to me by Rev. G. Stemper Rowe 1898, modeled by his son Leeds, terra cotta." -
TextThe Wesleyan Centenary Picture
An account of the Wesleyan Conference's activities in recognition of the centenary of Wesleyan Methodism. -
Still imageThe late Revd. John Wesley, M.A. and 446 of the Preachers in his Connexion represented as assembled in City Road Chapel, London
A nineteenth-century lithograph depicting John Wesley preaching at the City Road Chapel in London, addressing the 446 preachers in his connection. The lithograph was produced in the studio of William S. Pendleton (1795-1879) in Boston. Many of the individuals featured in the print are clearly identifiable by their printed engravings from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. One can quickly identify the familiar faces of Charles Wesley (1707-1788), John William Fletcher (1729-1785), Joseph Benson (1749-1821), and others. -
ArtifactUnlabeled gavel, used by Bishop Wilson [?]
A wooden gavel, labeled as "Number 1" and preported to have been used by a Methodist Bishop Wilson. -
ArtifactUnlabeled gavel, used by Bishop Wilson [?]
A wooden gavel, labeled as "Number 2" and preported to have been used by a Methodist Bishop Wilson. -
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ArtifactWatch fob portraying bearded man
A watch fob made from resin or stone and metal, proportedly owned by Bishop Francis Asbury Pratt. -
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ArtifactWedgwood jasperware white cameo on emerald green background of John Wesley
A cameo portrait of John Wesley in profile. -
ArtifactWedgwood jasperware white cameo on pale blue background of John Wesley
A framed cameo portrait of John Wesley in profile featuring a decorative vine motif border. -
ArtifactWedgwood medallion with image of John Wesley
A medallion featuring a portrait of John Wesley in profile, framed by a decorative floral border with cherubs holding a crown above Wesley's head. -
TextWesleyan Methodism in France
Toase, WilliamA history of the spread and influence of Weslyan Methodism throughout France. -
ArtifactWhite cameo of John Wesley
A white cameo portrait of John Wesley in profile, framed in a gilded shadow box. -
ArtifactWhite cameo on black background of John Wesley
A white cameo portrait of John Wesley in profile with a rose and clover fastener.