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Medal

Obverse possibly engraved by William Kneass American
Reverse possibly engraved by James Barton Longacre American
1823–40
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Medal
  • Maker: Obverse possibly engraved by William Kneass (American, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 1781–1840 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Maker: Reverse possibly engraved by James Barton Longacre (American, Delaware County, Pennsylvania 1794–1869 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Date: 1823–40
  • Geography: Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Diam. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
  • Object Number: 83.2.32
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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