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John Brown medallion (back), 1874

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John Brown medallion (back), 1874

John Brown’s supporters in France created this bronze medallion in 1874, 15 years after his death. The engraved French reads that Brown was a “Martyr” who died for the “cause of Black freedom.”

Designed by Jean Würden. Gift of Mr. Frank G. Logan, 1917.2, and CHM Collection, X.4a. CHM, ICHi-186853