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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
Museum record:
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