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Medal

John A. Bolen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medal by John A. Bolen. The medal is circular and made of dark gray metal. The top half features a profile portrait of a man with short hair. The man is facing left and wears a collared jacket with a bow at the neck. The words "GEORGE WASHINGTON" are inscribed on either side of the man's head. The edges of the medal are ridged. The medal is set against a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–1900
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
599 × 584 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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