One carved ivory figurine depicting a young Thomas Jefferson

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

One carved ivory figurine depicting a young Thomas Jefferson

Entry/Object ID

584

Description

One carved ivory figurine depicting a young Thomas Jefferson. He is wearing breeches, a waistcoat, a cravat, a coat, and shoes that appear to have buckles. Jefferson is standing with his left leg thrust slightly forward and is leaning on a tree trunk (?). His right arm is bent, with the fist to the chest. Underneath Jefferson's feet is a platform decorated with a rococo design both front and back. The figurine does not stand upright without support and may have initially been the top of a letter opener or knife.

Acquisition

Accession

244

Source or Donor

O'Brien, John & Sylvie

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1810

Material

Ivory