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Cameo of John J. Francis

A work made of plaster and silver gilt.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of plaster and silver gilt.

Date:

1846–49

Artist:

Erastus Dow Palmer
American, 1817–1904

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artist

Erastus Dow Palmer

Title

Cameo of John J. Francis

Place

Albany (Object made in)

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c. 1846–1849

Medium

Plaster and silver gilt

Dimensions

5 × 3.8 cm (2 × 1 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Roger McCormick Endowment

Reference Number

1989.446a-c

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