George Washington

1748–95

Not on view

This frontal bust of George Washington (1732–1799) shows him in civilian dress with a stock collar, on top of a molded pedestal.

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Provenance

Title: George Washington
Maker: Ralph Wood the Younger (British, Burslem 1748–1795 Burslem)
Date: 1748–95
Geography: Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Culture: British (American market)
Medium: Earthenware
Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
Object Number: 83.2.98
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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