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Medallion Bust, Benjamin Franklin

Decorative Arts and Design

MAKER Jean Baptiste Nini, French, 1717–1786
MEDIUM Terra cotta
DATES late 18th century
INSCRIPTIONS Moulded on front around edge: "B. FRANKLIN. AMERICAN."
COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER 61.199.50c
CREDIT LINE Gift of Emily Winthrop Miles
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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