Eagle Figure

Eagle Figure

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Description
This figure is made of painted wood. It is a figure of a spread eagle with flags and banner that reads "E Pluribus Unum." According to the accession file, this figuyre was likely used on a ship.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
figure
date made
mid 19th century
place made
United States
location where used
United States
Physical Description
paint (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 48 in; x 121.92 cm
ID Number
CL.68.433
accession number
260206
catalog number
68.433
collector/donor number
B-15
Credit Line
Gift of Joel Barlow
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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