George Washington (1732-1799)

Wedgwood

1868-1890

  • Titles George Washington (1732-1799) (Descriptive)
  • Artist Wedgwood, England, est. 1759
  • Medium bone china, partially gilt
  • Dimensions 8 5/8 × 3 5/8 in. Diam. (21.9 × 9.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; The Buten Wedgwood Collection, gift through the Wedgwood Society of New York, AFI.3575.2008
  • Work Type statuette
  • Classification Sculpture

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