General Zachary Taylor

1845–50

Not on view

This porcelain relief profile portrait is of General Zachary Taylor (1784–1850). It is the only one of its kind currently known.

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Provenance

Title: General Zachary Taylor
Maker: Modeled by Josiah Jones
Maker: Charles Cartlidge and Company (1848–1856)
Date: 1845–50
Geography: Made in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Porcelain
Dimensions: 6 15/16 x 5 in. (17.6 x 12.7 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Iola S. Haverstick Gift, 1985
Object Number: 1985.224
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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