George Washington Historical Figure
Washington, George--1732-1799
Presidents--United States
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
George Washington (c. 1775), received his early military training as an officer in the colonial militia and saw action in the French and Indian Wars. When the united colonies searched for a military leader, Washington was an easy choice. Named Commander in Chief of the Continental forces in 1775, he led the ragged army to a difficult victory with the aid of the French. <br /><br />Washington's military accomplishments and steady demeanor later led to his election as President. He and his wife Martha gave their adult lives to serving the colonies and the fledgling cause. The battle sword is now in the Smithsonian.<br /><br />This sculpture is part of American Revolution! George Stuart Historical Figures ® on display at the Museum of Ventura County 2021-2022. More on the figures at the <a href="https://www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com/group/us-patriots-and-founders">George S. Stuart Historical Figures, US Patriots and Founders webpage</a>.
Stuart, George S.
Accession No.: 1977-103.13
Museum of Ventura County
1960s-1970s
Historical Figures® by George S. Stuart
Images © copyright Peter d'Aprix & Dee Finning
Figure
English
Physical Object (Figure)
1977-103.13
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Benedict Arnold Historical Figure
Arnold, Benedict--1741-1801
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Benedict Arnold distinguished himself as a military leader in the Revolutionary War, but became bitter when others were promoted ahead of him despite his exemplary record. As commander of West Point in 1780, he planned to betray the fort to the British but the plot was discovered and Arnold spent the rest of his life in exile. <br /><br />He married socially prominent Peggy Shippen from Philadelphia, who long endured Arnold's life as traitor.<br /><br />This sculpture is part of American Revolution! George Stuart Historical Figures ® on display at the Museum of Ventura County 2021-2022. More on the figures at the <a href="https://www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com/group/us-patriots-and-founders">George S. Stuart Historical Figures, US Patriots and Founders webpage</a>.
Stuart, George S.
Accession No.: 1977-103.8
Museum of Ventura County
1960s-1970s
Historical Figures® by George S. Stuart
Images © copyright Peter d'Aprix & Dee Finning
Figure
English
Physical Object (Figure)
1977-103.8
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Gordon Ruiz
Ruiz, Gordon Nidever
Full portrait of Gordon Nidever Ruiz partially sitting on a tall wooden stool facing straight ahead while looking to the left. He is dressed in an ornate suit with boots and a western bow tie (possibly a costume). A studio backdrop is visible in the background.
Unknown
Alice Ruiz Collection, 1997
Museum of Ventura County
No date
The copyright to this image has not been determined. These images are intended for personal or research use only. Please contact library staff for rights determinations and additional uses.
Portrait, Full
Black and white negative
English
Image
30428 NP
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Lucy V. Ruiz - Age 6
Elwell, Lucy V. Ruiz
Full portrait of Lucy V. Ruiz at age six standing in front of a painted backdrop of a concrete wall with flowers growing around it. She is wearing a white dress with dark stockings and boots. The photograph is bordered by a black Artistic Portraits frame.
Slade, A. H.
Alice Ruiz Collection, 1997
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1890s
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Portrait, Full
Black and white negative
English
Image
30404 NP
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Spanish Dancers
Ruiz, Gabriel
Dancers
Folk dancing, Spanish
Outside group photograph of Spanish dancers dressed in traditional suits and gowns. Gabriel Ruiz is standing and smiling on the far right of the picture. Trees, grass, bushes and flowers are all visible in the background.
Unknown
Alice Ruiz Collection, 1997
Museum of Ventura County
1967 June
The copyright to this image has not been determined. These images are intended for personal or research use only. Please contact library staff for rights determinations and additional uses.
Portrait, Group
Black and white negative
English
Image
30393 NP
California
Ventura County (Calif.)