Medal

Art Historical Context

Crafted in 1864 by engraver John A. Bol, this petite metal medal (just 1 1/8 inches in) features a classical profile portrait of George Washington the revered first president of the United States.en, a prolific 19th-century American medal, specialized in patriotic tokens that captured national heroes in the style of ancient Roman coins, blending historical reverence with accessible artistry. Produced during the height of the Civil War, medals served as wearable symbols of unity and endurance, evoking Washington's leadership amid national division. The medal's intimate scale and metal medium h...