George Washington

1878

Not on view

On the obverse is a bust of Washington within an invected trefoil border. On the reverse, a ruler, a square, and an open compass are superimposed on a wreath. Above the joint of the compass there is a radiating square of six points. For another example of the same obverse, but different reverse, see 07.124.22.

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Provenance

Title: George Washington
Artist: F. C. Key & Sons
Date: 1878
Geography: Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Culture: American
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diam. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Wait, 1907
Object Number: 07.124.21
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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