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Object Name
Newspaper Clipping - Statue of King George III
Object Number
1978-02-8
Description
Small square illustration of the statue of King George III being pulled down on Bowling Green in New York. A group of male civilians and soldiers is seen pulling down an equestrian statue from a short pedestal. Soldiers (Continental Army) visible at left and right of foreground. Caption underneath, "Celebration of Independence/At New York in 1776 At this celebration the statue of George III was demol/ished - being composed of Lead it was covered into Musket Balls."
Category
Communication Artifacts
Date Made
19th century
Dimensions
2 1/2" square, with mat board 5 1/2" square
Materials
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