Brooklyn Institute Medal

Moritz Furst

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Caption

Moritz Furst (American, born Hungary, 1782–died after 1841). Brooklyn Institute Medal, ca. 1845. Gold-plated metal, 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 75.24.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Brooklyn Institute Medal

Date

ca. 1845

Geography

Place made: United States

Medium

Gold-plated metal

Classification

Medals

Dimensions

2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in. (5.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm)

Inscriptions

Engraved on reverse in blank: "Awarded to / W. Libby / for a Painting / 22d. Feby. 1845"

Markings

On obverse, bottom center: "FURST"

Credit Line

H. Randolph Lever Fund

Accession Number

75.24.2

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