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Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a round, dark gray medal with a raised profile portrait of a man with short hair and a beard. The man is facing right. The words "ABRAHAM LINCOLN" are raised and arched over the top of the portrait. A small metal ring is attached to the top.

Artwork Details

Date
1861–65
Medium
Paper mache (?)
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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