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Bust (figure) (Bust of George Washington)
George Washington
Enoch Wood
1818
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Enoch Wood (Maker)
Place of Origin
Burslem; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1959.0579
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.0579
Object Name
Bust (figure) (Bust of George Washington)
Title
George Washington
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Enoch Wood (Maker)
Place of Origin
Burslem; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1818
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Backside
Inscription: A medallion bearing the inscription: "WASHINGTON/ Born...1732/ Died...1799/ ENOCH WOOD. SCULP./ 1818"
Type: Mark
Location: Rim of plinth, backside
Inscription: Impressed "340"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- George Washington
- President
- Government
- American eagle
- American themed ceramics
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
8.3 (H) x 3.4 (W) x 5.7 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
21.2 (H) x 8.7 (W) x 14.4 (L)