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George Washington Figurine

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-12525

Description

Circular base. Figure shown in stride, holding a rolled paper in his right hand, left arm bent clutching his toga to his chest. Under his toga, he wears his colonial attire, buckled shoes and stockings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

figurines
parian (porcelain)
porcelain
figure- and animal-derived motifs
men (male humans)
presidencies
Parian
Porcelain
Man
Presidency
FIGURINE

Inscription

Imprinted on the front side is: WASHINGTON.

Associated Person

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

13.5 (H), 4.875 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1656

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