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A. T.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal plaque with a decorative arch at the top. The plaque features a man wearing a hat and a cape. He holds an object in his right hand and a hat or shield in his left hand. The man stands on a pedestal between two flower pots. The plaque has an ornate border with floral patterns. Above the man, the letters "A. T." are visible, with "NEW YORK" and "1767" written below.

Artwork details

Date:
1767
Medium:
Cast iron
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
487 × 624 px
Museum record:
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