Medal

Carl Augustus Heber (American, 1875–1956)

Datefirst half of the 20th century

MediumBronze

DimensionsDiam.: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Credit LinePurchased by The Frick Collection, 1995

Accession number1895.2.101

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