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Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805), German Writer and Historian

Maker unknown, Germany

First quarter of the 19th century

  • Titles Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805), German Writer and Historian (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in., 195.4g (7.9 x 5.7 cm, 0.2 kg)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.477.2
  • Work Type portrait plaque
  • Classification Plaques

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