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Medal of George Washington

J. Crutchett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a medal. Square frame with ornate design. Four circular indents, one in each corner of the frame. The frame has a wavy edge. Oval shaped medal with profile portrait of a man with short hair. Man's head turned to the right. Text on medal reads "GEORGE WASHINGTON". Smaller text on medal reads "J. CRUTCHETT. MINT VERNON FACTORY".

Artwork details

Date:
1800–83
Medium:
Gilt copper
Dimensions:
600 × 619 px
Museum record:
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