Houdon Bust of George Washington, 12" White Glassware and fired up the American

and fired up the American population as our nation’s leaders embark on their service to the public

In the 1790s

It is lacquered to retain the finish

bringing innovation to Mount Vernon’s production

This ornament is decorated with sequins and gold embroidered trim

Houdon Bust of George Washington, 12" White Glassware and fired up the AmericanImages of George Washington abound but the most faithful likeness remains a terra cotta bust created by Jean Antoine Houdon. The French sculptor visited Mount Vernon in October 1785 to carefully observe Washington's movements and expressions, even making a plaster "life mask" of Washingtons face to accurately preserve every detail. Washington was then 53 years old. When completed, Houdon gave the bust to Washington and it has remained at Mount Vernon