1850 GEORGE WASHINGTON. Staffordshire, Handpainted Bust of America's First President. Preaching Spurgeon carte de visite executed

Spurgeon carte de visite executed circa 1860 by Messrs A

when he first grew his beard

I should make a conscience of writing you a letter now

Exceptionally rare on early American revivalism and its connection to the American political forces in motion at the time

1850 GEORGE WASHINGTON. Staffordshire, Handpainted Bust of America's First President. Preaching Spurgeon carte de visite executedVery attractive glazed mid 19th century bust of America's first President. Set on a sponge painted plinth, Washington is depicted in gray wig, stylized facial composition, and wearing a green waist coat with black buttons, white vest with black buttons. Eight inches high, crazing as usual with small loss at lower left button, as often. A similar example sold at Cowan's, Lot 382, 2 17 2007 Sale for $690. 00