Object Number 1967.1860

Object Name

Bust (figure) (Bust of George Washington)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Possibly Pennsylvania, Probably United States, North America

Date

1795-1830

Subjects

George Washington; Political figure

Materials

Earthenware (redware); Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded

Dimensions (inches)

5.906 (H) , 3.543 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15 (H) , 9 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Schkolne, Myrna. 2014 Holding the Past: The William Herbert and Nancy Hunt Collection of Early English Pottery Figures.
• Enameled pearlware Washington bust, possible design source: P. 27, no. 17, polychrome enameled bust of somewhat similar design, impressed "WASHINGTON" and "Ra. Wood Burslem," c. 1790