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To Cyrus W. Field from New York Friends, for Laying the First Atlantic Cable

George Hampden Lovett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored medal with a raised profile portrait of a man with long hair and a beard, facing right. The man's name "CYRUS W. FIELD" is embossed above his head. A wreath of leaves encircles the portrait. The medal appears to be made of metal and has a smooth rim. The background is light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
1858
Medium:
Copper and gold leaf
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 594 px
Museum record:
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