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Admiral Dewey

P. A. E.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown medal with profile portrait of a man in military uniform. The man's head is facing right. The medal is circular and hangs from a brown decorative piece with a beige fabric in the center. The fabric has an American flag on the left and a blue flag with white stars on the right. The decorative piece at the top resembles a building with a triangular pediment. The decorative piece has a carved design along the bottom that reads "WASHINGTON OCTOBER 1899". The medal and decorative piece are on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1899
Medium
Bronze
Culture
American
Dimensions
302 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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