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Medal Commemorating the Exhibition of Textiles, Berlin, 1844 (reverse)

Emil Schilling

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bronze-colored medal, circular, raised edges, slightly worn. Text along top edge reads "DEUTSCHEM FLEISSE UND DEUTSCHER". Text along bottom edge reads "INDUSTRIE". Reverse side of medal features a train on tracks, within archway formed by crossed flags and surrounded by laurel and oak leaves, wheat, and grapes. Emblem at top center appears to have three figures. Small buildings on either side. Background fades from dark gray to light gray. Medal casting shadow on surface below.

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900 × 810 px
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