Washington's Tomb
Joseph H. Merriam · American
Date: early 1860s
Medium: White metal
Dimensions: Diam. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Culture: American
Themes: George Washington, Profiles
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Wait, 1908
Date range
1860 – 1865
Largest dimension
3.2 cm
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