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Andiron

Object Details

Description
Figural andiron of George Washington in military uniform, standing with hat held in his right hand and his left hand at waist, elbow bent. Flask-cast upright with sliding dovetail at center of its hollow back for a shaped billet bar with curved ends and two holes in its length. No marks. One of a pair, 1980.0465.01A-B.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
decorative motif; depicted
Washington, George
date made
1850 - 1930
Physical Description
iron, cast (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 15 1/8 in x 7 1/8 in x 13 5/8 in; 38.4175 cm x 18.0975 cm x 34.6075 cm
Object Name
andiron
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