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Galerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France) Medal

This is a Medal. It was designed by Louis Michel Petit. It is dated 1821 and we acquired it in 1907. Its medium is cast bronze. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)

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Galerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France) Medal; Designed by Louis Michel Petit; cast bronze; Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1907-17-20

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