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Gillinder & Sons Washington Bust, 1876

About the Item

A Gillinder & Sons milk glass portrait bust of George Washington for the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. 3 ½ inches wide by 3 ¼ inches deep by 6 inches tall
  • Creator:
    Gillinder & Sons (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Federal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Milk Glass
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1876
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Chips to each rear corner.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9288241299972

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