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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
George Washington Bust
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

George Washington Bust

Artifact IDMO 1941.5.24
Object Type Bust
Artist
Date1902
Mediumceramic
Dimensionsoverall H 10 1/4 in x W 6 in x D 4 1/2 in (26 cm x 15.2 cm x 11.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small, unglazed, head and shoulders bust of George Washington. The bust is attached to a matching base with the name "WASHINGTON" in relief letters on the front. The artist's name is located on the hollow interior of the base: P.M. ADAM DEIST / 1902. Also on the interior of the base is a small paper sticker with a hand written number: D-27-19-b.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 20, 1940. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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