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Medal

John A. Bolen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Copper-colored medal with a raised profile portrait of a man with short hair, wearing a military-style jacket with epaulets. The man's head is turned to the left. The words "GEORGE" and "WASHINGTON" are raised and arched on either side of the portrait. A raised border of twisted rope design surrounds the edge. The surface has small dark spots. The medal is titled "Medal" by John A. Bolen.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–1900
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
600 × 577 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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