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Cornish Masque Commemorative Plaquette

Designed and engraved by: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American (born in Ireland), 1848–1907)
1905–06

Medium/Technique Gilt bronze
Dimensions Height x width: 3 1/8 x 1 7/8 in. (8 x 4.7 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Frances Grimes
Accession Number39.297
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismaticsMedals

Catalogue Raisonné Dryfhout 202; Baxter 79
DescriptionMedal "In affectionate remembrance of the Celebration of June XXIII MCMV. Augusta and Augustus St. Gaudens. Rectangular in low relief showing fire burning in temple over inscription "Amor vincit". Many names inscribed above and below in minute letters.