General Washington

ca. 1867

Not on view

On the obverse is a bust of George Washington in three-quarter view to the left. On the reverse is an American eagle grasping an olive branch and three arrows in its talons.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: General Washington
Artist: Ludwig Christian Lauer
Date: ca. 1867
Culture: American
Medium: Brass
Dimensions: Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Wait, 1908
Object Number: 08.230.18
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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