Wax portrait of George Washington

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Status

Not on view

Date1810-1860

Subject George Washington (American, 1732 - 1799)

Medium/TechniqueWax

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/4 in. x 2 3/4 in. (5.72 cm x 6.99 cm)

Credit LineAcquired through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Crosby, 2010

Object numberM-4886

DescriptionWax bust-length portrait of George Washington in profile view wearing a military uniform. The wax bust is circular and is framed in an octagonal wooden frame with a brass mounting loop at the top.

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