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Medal

James Manley

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medal by James Manley. Circular bronze medal with profile portrait of a man facing left. The man has a receding hairline and his hair is pulled back. He wears a garment with folds around the neck. The words 'GEO. WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA' are raised and stamped around the top edge. The surface is textured and has scratches and marks. The background behind the medal is plain gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1790
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 585 px
Museum record:
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