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Medal

This is a Medal. It was designed by Bertrand Andrieu. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is cast bronze. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Henriette B. Bonaventure. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Henriette B. Bonaventure.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 0.3 × 8.4 cm (1/8 × 3 5/16 in.)

It is signed

Andrieu

It is inscribed

Inscription: SIEGE DE LA BASTILLE PRISE PAR LES CITOYENS DE LA VILLE DE PARIS LE 14 JUILLET.

Cite this object as

Medal; Designed by Bertrand Andrieu (French, 1761 - 1822); cast bronze; H x diam.: 0.3 × 8.4 cm (1/8 × 3 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Henriette B. Bonaventure; 1960-237-4

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