A Centennial Memorial 1876

"A Centennial Memorial," a commemorative medal created by George Hampden Lovett in 1876, features a profile portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The medal, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, captures the spirit of the nation's 100th anniversary, marked by the inscription "The Centennial Year of Our National Independence 1876." The medal's intricate design, featuring a detailed portrait and the inscription, showcases the artistic skill of Lovett and serves as a historical artifact celebrating the nation's past.