About the Artwork
Medal commemorating the organization of American Methodism, 1784-1884
1884
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American
American
Bronze
Overall: 1 7/16 inches (3.7 cm)
Medals
American Art before 1950
Gift of Joseph M. Potichke
19.3.E
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Markings
Inscribed, on obverse, clockwise from outside in: "The World is My Parish" | 1784-1884 | John Wesley | Born 1708 Died 1791 Inscribed, on reverse, clockwise from outside in: Commemorative of the Organization of American Methodism | Dec. 27, 1784 | Francis Ashbury | Born 1745 Died 1816
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1919-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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American, Medal commemorating the organization of American Methodism, 1784-1884, 1884, bronze. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Joseph M. Potichke, 19.3.E.
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