George Washington

Josiah Wedgwood and Sons British

ca. 1849–1900

Not on view

This George Washington bust is a Houdon type.

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Title: George Washington
Maker: Josiah Wedgwood and Sons (British, Etruria, Staffordshire, 1759–present)
Date: ca. 1849–1900
Geography: Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Medium: Basalt
Dimensions: H. 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
Object Number: 83.2.58
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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