Society for the Protection of Infants, 1874 by Jules-Clément Chaplain

Society for the Protection of Infants, 1874 1874

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This silver medal, titled "Society for the Protection of Infants", was created by Jules-Clément Chaplain in 1874. The medal depicts a woman breastfeeding two infants, symbolizing the organization's mission to protect and care for children. It is a poignant and powerful example of social realism, capturing the struggles and triumphs of motherhood during a time of rapid social change. The medal is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.

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