George Washington Macerated Note Sculpture, United States, 19th - 20th Century

Description:

This bust of George Washington is made from notes. The notes were macerated, that is, soaked in water to break them down and then converted into pulp. The remaining material was then transformed into sculpture, similar to paper-mache artwork.

Date Made: 19th - 20th century

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Related Publication: Feingold, Ellen R.. Value of Money, The

Credit Line: The Stack Family

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.73.144.242Catalog Number: 73.144.242Accession Number: 312046

Object Name: sculpture

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 15.5 cm x 12 cm x 3.5 cm; 6 3/32 in x 4 23/32 in x 1 3/8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746af-0d25-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1518977

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