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Object Name
Medal
Object Number
1924-05-11 a,b
Description
A: Round bronze medal with raised edge. Front side has right facing profile of bust of artist, inscription "WASHINGTON ALLSTON" Back side depicts two artists on steps being crowned by woman with shield, inscription "AMERICAN ART - UNION/1847" B: Original dark blue leather box with two catches, red velvet interior.
Category
Communication Artifacts
Date Made
1847
Dimensions
2 1/2" diameter
Materials
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