Product Description
This Byers' Choice General George Washington caroler is dressed in his Revolutionary War Continental Army uniform fashioned after the famous Washington Crossing the Delaware painting of 1851. In his hands he carries a riding crop symbolizing his excellent horsemanship, as noted by Thomas Jefferson.
Made in Pennsylvania, each Byers' Choice figure is lovingly hand-detailed and dressed in period-inspired clothing.
Features
- Byers' Choice Caroler
- George Washington collectible
- Hand-painted clay face
- Dressed in period attire
- Measures 13"H
- Made in the USA
For decorative use only; not meant to be used as a doll or toy.
Inspiration
Washington Crossing the Delaware was painted by Emanuel Leutze in 1851 and is an idealized depiction of Washington's famous clandestine attack that took place December 25-26, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War. The first crossing of the Delaware was one in a series of a highly strategic maneuvers planned and led by General Washington to attack Hessian troops in Trenton, New Jersey. Washington and his troops defeated the Hessian troops during the Battle of Trenton, and ultimately the series of attacks led by Washington resulted in a decisive victory at Princeton on January 3, 1777.
