Cyrus W. Field Congressional Medal
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Caption
William Barber American, born England, 1807–1879. Cyrus W. Field Congressional Medal, 1867 designed; 1868 struck. Bronze, 4 1/16 x 4 1/16 x 1/2 in. (10.3 x 10.3 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.1_side1_cropped_bw.jpg)
Artist
Title
Cyrus W. Field Congressional Medal
Date
1867 designed; 1868 struck
Geography
Place manufactured: New York, United States
Medium
Bronze
Classification
Dimensions
4 1/16 x 4 1/16 x 1/2 in. (10.3 x 10.3 x 1.3 cm)
Markings
Struck on obverse, at left near American hemisphere: "J.G. BRUFF D." and at right near European hemisphere: "BARBER F."
Credit Line
Gift of M. Christman Zulli
Accession Number
86.248.1
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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