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William Barber (American, born England, 1807–1879). <em>Charles Loring Elliott Medal</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.3_side2_cropped_bw.jpg)
William Barber (American, born England, 1807–1879). Charles Loring Elliott Medal, ca. 1870. Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.3_side2_cropped_bw.jpg)
William Barber (American, born England, 1807–1879). <em>Charles Loring Elliott Medal</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.3_side1_cropped_bw.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807–1879). Charles Loring Elliott Medal, ca. 1870. Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.3_side1_cropped_bw.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807–1879). <em>Charles Loring Elliott Medal</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.3_side2_cropped_bw.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807–1879). Charles Loring Elliott Medal, ca. 1870. Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.3_side2_cropped_bw.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807–1879). <em>Charles Loring Elliott Medal</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.3_bottom_PS2.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807–1879). Charles Loring Elliott Medal, ca. 1870. Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.3_bottom_PS2.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807–1879). <em>Charles Loring Elliott Medal</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.3_top_PS2.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807–1879). Charles Loring Elliott Medal, ca. 1870. Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.3_top_PS2.jpg)

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Charles Loring Elliott Medal

William Barber

Decorative Arts and Design

ARTIST William Barber, American, born England, 1807–1879
MEDIUM Bronze
  • Place Manufactured: New York, United States
    • DATES ca. 1870
    DIMENSIONS 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS Marked below bust: "W BARBER F"
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER 86.248.3
    CREDIT LINE Gift of M. Christman Zulli
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Circular medal. Obverse: Profile bust of bearded man with "ELLIOTT" to left of head and "1870" beneath. Reverse: Laurel wealth surrounding blank and wreath itself surrounded by the words "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN / NEW YORK." CONDITION: Normal wear, good.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION William Barber (American, born England, 1807–1879). Charles Loring Elliott Medal, ca. 1870. Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.3_side2_cropped_bw.jpg)
    IMAGE profile, ruler in original, 86.248.3_side2_cropped_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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    William Barber (American, born England, 1807–1879). <em>Charles Loring Elliott Medal</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/16 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christman Zulli, 86.248.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.3_side2_cropped_bw.jpg)

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