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Bust

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1812

GUSN

GUSN-61064

Description

Bust of George Washington with head slightly turned, wearing side curls and ponytail. Painted black.

Details

Descriptive Terms

busts (figures)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
Bust

Associated Person

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Associated Building

Original to Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House (Gloucester, Mass.),

Maker

Tolby (Maker)

Location of Origin

USA?

Dimensions

3 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 2 1/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Constance McCann Betts, Helena Woolworth Guest and Frasier W. McCann

Accession Number

1942.1600

Places

Probably

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