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Eagle, 1809–11 William Rush (American, 1756–1833) Carved wood, gessoed and gilded, and painted cast iron; W. 68 in. (172.7 cm) Purchase, Sansbury-Mills Fund, and Anthony W. and Lulu C. Wang, Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Goelet, Annette de la Renta, and Vira Hladun-Goldmann Gifts, 2002 (2002.21)

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