George Washington

1800–30

Not on view

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Object Information

Overview

Title: George Washington
Date: 1800–30
Medium: Wax
Dimensions: Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
Object Number: 83.2.115
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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