John C. Fremont visit to America

S & M|Ball, Black & Co.

1856 · White metal · The American Wing

Bust of Fremont (1813-1890) facing right on obverse. On the reverse three figures survey land in the foreground, with the Capitol building on hill in background. The medal was issued in 1856 when Fremont ran for president of the newly established Republican Party.

Artist

S & M|Ball, Black & Co.

Date

1856

Medium

White metal

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Wait, 1907