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Die for a Presidential Seal

Arms of the U.S. seal,
18th Century,
Bronze
Die for a Presidential Seal
Arms of the U.S. seal,
18th Century,
Bronze
Arms of the U.S. seal, 18th Century, Bronze
Status
Not on view
Label Text

While George Washington is not known to have used a presidential seal, this die may have been created for that purpose. Its design is closely related to that of the Great Seal of the United States, and it is believed to be the item listed in Washington’s inventory as “1 Brass engraving of the Arms of the U. States.”

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Datec. 1789
Medium/TechniqueBronze
DimensionsOverall: 2 5/16 in. x 2 5/16 in. x 3/8 in. (5.87 cm x 5.87 cm x 0.95 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ellen Winchester Dorsett Husmann, 1945
Object numberH-1210
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