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Medal

1800–30
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Medal
  • Date: 1800–30
  • Medium: Gilt copper
  • Dimensions: Diam. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
  • Object Number: 83.2.90
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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