Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Maquette |
Collection |
Raymond Kaskey Collection |
Catalog Number |
2013.8.4.377 |
Description |
Bas relief maquette of Bookplate made for the George Washington Library at Mount Vernon, Virgina. Features George Washington's coat of arms with a griffin, stars, and stripes. The stars on the crest represent military service. This crest served as inspiration for the flag for the District of Columbia. Crest reads "Exitus Acta Probat" (the outcome justifies the deed) and the name "George Washington" |
Context |
Bookplate featuring the Washington family seal for George Washington's presidential library |
Currently On Display In |
Visible Vault: Open Collections Storage |
Date |
c. 2012 |
Maker |
Raymond Kaskey |
Role Artist |
Sculptor |
Donor |
Kaskey Studio, Inc |
Dimensions |
H-17.25 W-11.5 D-4.75 inches |
Lexicon Category |
10: Unclassifiable Artifacts |
Associated Event |
Mount Vernon, Alexandria |
Search Terms |
George Washington crest eagle latin stars District of Columbia |