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William Barber (American, born England, 1807-1879). <em>Medal with Personification of Agriculture</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli, 86.248.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.6_side2_cropped_bw.jpg)
William Barber (American, born England, 1807-1879). Medal with Personification of Agriculture, ca. 1870. Bronze, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli, 86.248.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.6_side2_cropped_bw.jpg)
William Barber (American, born England, 1807-1879). <em>Medal with Personification of Agriculture</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli, 86.248.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.6_side1_cropped_bw.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807-1879). Medal with Personification of Agriculture, ca. 1870. Bronze, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli, 86.248.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.6_side1_cropped_bw.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807-1879). <em>Medal with Personification of Agriculture</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli, 86.248.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.6_side2_cropped_bw.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807-1879). Medal with Personification of Agriculture, ca. 1870. Bronze, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli, 86.248.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.6_side2_cropped_bw.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807-1879). <em>Medal with Personification of Agriculture</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli, 86.248.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.6_back_PS2.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807-1879). Medal with Personification of Agriculture, ca. 1870. Bronze, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli, 86.248.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.6_back_PS2.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807-1879). <em>Medal with Personification of Agriculture</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli, 86.248.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.6_front_PS2.jpg)

William Barber (American, born England, 1807-1879). Medal with Personification of Agriculture, ca. 1870. Bronze, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli, 86.248.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.6_front_PS2.jpg)

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Medal with Personification of Agriculture

William Barber

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
ARTIST William Barber, American, born England, 1807-1879
MEDIUM Bronze
  • Place Manufactured: New York, United States
    • DATES ca. 1870
    DIMENSIONS 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS On obverse, lower left: illegible initials, possibly "C.E.B."[?]
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER 86.248.6
    CREDIT LINE Gift of M. Christmann Zulli
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Circular medal. Obverse: Classical female figure representing Agriculture standing in field with attributes such as scythe and plow. Reverse: blank except for "AWARDED" at top. CONDITION: Normal wear, good.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
    CAPTION William Barber (American, born England, 1807-1879). Medal with Personification of Agriculture, ca. 1870. Bronze, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli, 86.248.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.6_side2_cropped_bw.jpg)
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    William Barber (American, born England, 1807-1879). <em>Medal with Personification of Agriculture</em>, ca. 1870. Bronze, 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli, 86.248.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.248.6_side2_cropped_bw.jpg)

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