Bust, George III, 1809
Bust, George III, 1809
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- Description
- George III became king of Great Britain and its colonies in 1760. American colonists saw themselves as his loyal subjects. They celebrated his birthday, drank toasts to his health, and fought in his American wars. This plaster bust of George III was made by L. Gahagan in 1809.
- Object Name
- bust
- date made
- 1809
- depicted (sitter)
- George III King of Great Britain
- Physical Description
- plaster (overall material)
- black (overall color)
- Measurements
- overall: 25 in x 29 in x 12 in x 8 in; 63.5 cm x 73.66 cm x 30.48 cm x 20.32 cm
- ID Number
- 2016.0074.01
- catalog number
- 2016.0074.01
- accession number
- 2016.0074
- subject
- Royalty & Monarchs
- Revolutionary War
- See more items in
- Political and Military History: Political History, General History Collection
- Government, Politics, and Reform
- American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
- Exhibition
- American Democracy
- Exhibition Location
- National Museum of American History
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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