George Hampden Lovett

American, 1824 - 1894

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The image shows a metallic sculpture of a left-facing profile of George Washington on a coin or medallion. The sculpture features detailed hair tied at the back with a ribbon. The surface is polished and reflective, displaying shades of silver and gray. The name "GEORGE WASHINGTON" is inscribed around the edge. The portrayal is realistic and maintains human head proportions.
George Hampden Lovett, George Washington Inaugural Centennial Medal [obverse], 1889, white metal, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E.P. Whaites, 1888), 2015.19.3894.a

George Washington Inaugural Centennial Medal [obverse]

George Hampden Lovett · 1889 · white metal ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3894.a

This is a photograph of a commemorative medal. The medal features intricate lettering that surrounds the central inscription, which commemorates the centennial celebration of George Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789. The text is framed by a laurel wreath design along the edge of the medal. The entire composition is rendered in a metallic finish.
George Hampden Lovett, Inscription [reverse], 1889, white metal, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E.P. Whaites), 2015.19.3894.b

Inscription [reverse]

George Hampden Lovett · 1889 · white metal ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3894.b