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1801
GUSN-17252
Entitled "Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious G. Washington". Engraving depicts two mourners looking at obelisk on right w/ portrait of Washington, under which is written "G. WASHINGTON" and "There is Rest in HEAVEN". To their right is a figure of Hope w/ an anchor. Original frame is pressed brass over pine.
engravings (prints)
ink
paper (fiber product)
allegory (artistic device)
deaths
mourning
American
Ink
Unidentified Paper
Mourning
Death
Allegory
United States of America
PICTURE, HISTORIC
Engraved in circualr border is ""T. Clarke Sculpt. 1801 Boston""
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Clarke, Thomas (Engraver)
9 1/3 x 9 (HxW) (inches)
1934.728
Massachusetts (United States)
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