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Medal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Copper-colored medal with a raised edge featuring small bumps. The medal bears an embossed image of a man's head in profile, facing right, with short wavy hair tied at the back and a high neckline. The words "GEORGE WASHINGTON" are inscribed along the top edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1859
Medium
Gilt bronze
Dimensions
599 × 582 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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