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2019.1.2

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untitled (Peace Medal)

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

untitled (Peace Medal)

Creation Date

1757

Century

mid-18th century

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Medium and Support

medal

Credit Line

Gift of Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr., H '08

Copyright

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Accession Number

2019.1.2

Object Description

Per donor: 1747 medal - cast for George II - a so-called “peace medal” given to Native Americans during treaty ceremonies. He’s not sure if it’s original or a later cast but the imagery is wonderful.

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