U.S. Statesman, Scientist, Inventor: Benjamin Franklin - Houdon Bust

This authentically detailed portrait bust of Benjamin Franklin is based on an original created by Jean-Antoine Houdon. Franklin"™s vision for equality and freedom of speech make him a driving force in the formation of American principles. A statesman,  inventor and first class scientist,  Franklin is considered one of the most multi-talented figures in American history.  His roles and activities included,  the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the publisher of Poor Richard's Almanac, the American ambassador to France, to being a prolific inventor,  creating items such as the lightning rod and bifocal glasses.  As a scientist, Franklin made extensive contributions to the theory of electricity, including a theory of static electricity as well as proving that lightning was an electrically based phenomenon.  12"H, White Polystone