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Medal of George Washington's Public Offices

James Manley

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze-colored medal with raised profile portrait of a man with long hair and high collar. Man is facing left. Text on top half reads "GEO. WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA". On bottom: "FEB 11 1732". Oval shape with flat rim around edge. Gray background. Medal created by James Manley. Title: Medal of George Washington's Public Offices.

Artwork Details

Date
1790
Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 575 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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