Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Statuette: George Washington, (1732-1799)
Object Number:
1924.68
Date:
Early 19th century
Medium:
Bisque
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 5 x 3 in. ( 20.3 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Holds Declaration of Independence in right hand and left hand on heart support of books
Gallery Label:
After a bronze by Francois-Marie Suzanne, (1750-1802) now owned by Detroit Institute of Art
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mr. Charles Allen Munn
Provenance:
The Collection of Charles Allen Munn
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
