Medallion Bust, Benjamin Franklin

Jean Baptiste Nini

Caption

Jean Baptiste Nini (French, 1717–1786). Medallion Bust, Benjamin Franklin, late 18th century. Terra cotta. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Emily Winthrop Miles, 61.199.50c.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Medallion Bust, Benjamin Franklin

Date

late 18th century

Medium

Terra cotta

Classification

Ceramic

Inscriptions

Moulded on front around edge: "B. FRANKLIN. AMERICAN."

Credit Line

Gift of Emily Winthrop Miles

Accession Number

61.199.50c

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