Medal

John Bacon the Elder British

1819

Not on view

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Overview

Title: Medal
Maker: John Bacon the Elder (British, London 1740–1799 London)
Date: 1819
Geography: Probably made in England
Culture: British, probably
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
Object Number: 83.2.19
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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