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Object NameMold for Plaster Plaque

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromBronze

Dateabout 1916

TechniqueCast

SizeOverall H: 12.9 cm, W: 11.4 cm, D: 0.7 cm

Accession Number2011.7.99

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

This plaster metal mold is a larger version of a small medal designed to help raise funds for children of the armed forces orphaned during World War I. The smaller version was probably created with a reducing lathe (tour à réduire).

Place Made

France, Combs-la-Ville

Physical DescriptionMold for Plaster Plaque, Orphelinat des armées (Army orphans). Bronze; cast. Rectangular bronze plaque showing female figure crouched over. Oval leaf in each corner of plaque. Plaque inscribed "ORPHELINAT / DES ARMEES" in reverse.
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