American Eagle

Object/Artifact

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Drexel Founding Collection

#2981, Photographed by Mary Elizabeth Kulesa, 2021: Upper Surface
#2981, Photographed by Mary Elizabeth Kulesa, 2021

Upper Surface

Name/Title

American Eagle

Entry/Object ID

2981

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Mrs. Leon Smelo

Notes

Date: 1975 Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Leon Smelo, Class of 1934 Means of Accession: gift

Made/Created

Artist

Unidentified

Date made

circa 1815 - 1825

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

H, W, D: 28x10x1 1/2 in

Height

28 in

Width

10 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Material

pine, paint, gilding

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

This eagle is a variation of the one found on the Great Seal of the United States. The eagle has been the national symbol of the United States since 1782. The flat bottom edge of the carving suggests that it may have been mounted on a wagon or car, possibly for a circus.