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Medal (obverse)

Date unknown

Louis Desvignes

(French)
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Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 5.1 cm (2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Lawrence Hitchcock 1919.903.a
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
Print
A circular bronze medal with a warm brown patina depicts an industrial scene in low relief. Centered figures pour molten metal from a suspended ladle into upright shells, while others operate gears on the left or stand near rigging. French text at the base reads "AUX TRAVAILLEURS DES USINES DE GUERRE," and the signature "L. DESVIGNES" follows the right edge. Beams and mechanical structures frame the workers within the interior.

Medal (obverse)

Date unknown

Louis Desvignes

(French)
France, 19th century

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