Beginning in the late summer of 1785, Houdon along with three assistants stayed at Mount Vernon, taking detailed measurements of Washington's arms, legs, hands and chest and making a mold of his face.
Houdon along with three assistants stayed at Mount Vernon. This was beginning in the late summer of 1785. Houdon along with three assistants was taking detailed measurements of Washington's arms, legs, hands and chest. This was beginning in the late summer of 1785. Houdon along with three assistants was making a mold of his face. This was beginning in the late summer of 1785.