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President Lincoln's Inauguration Medal

1862
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: President Lincoln's Inauguration Medal
  • Artist: Salathiel Ellis (1803–1879)
  • Date: 1862
  • Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Wait, 1907
  • Object Number: 07.251.102
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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