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Bust (figure) (Bust of George Washington)
1795-1830
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Possibly Pennsylvania; Probably United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (redware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1967.1860
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.1860
Object Name
Bust (figure) (Bust of George Washington)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Possibly Pennsylvania; Probably United States; North America
Date
1795-1830
Subject(s)
- George Washington
- Political figure
Materials
- Earthenware (redware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
Dimensions (inches)
5.906 (H) x 3.543 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15 (H) x 9 (Diam)
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