A Guide to the Engravings of George Washington, 1834-1874, n.d. Washington, George, Engravings 10213-c

A Guide to the Engravings of George Washington, 1834-1874, n.d.

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The University of Virginia Library
Accession Number 10213-c


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Repository
Special Collections, University of Virginia Library
Accession number
10213-c
Title
Engravings of George Washington 1834-1874, n.d.
Physical Characteristics
27 engravings and lithographs
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Engravings of George Washington, Accession #10213-c, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was purchased by the Library from Colburn & Tegg, Hollis N.Y. in 1977.

Biographical/Historical Information

George Washington: born at his father's plantation on Popes Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on February 22, 1732; commander of the Continental Army June 1775-December 23, 1783; president of the Constitutional Convention; served two terms as President, 1789-1797; died December 14, 1799 at Mount Vernon.

Martha Washington: born on June 2, 1731, at Chestnut Grove Plantation in New Kent Country, Virginia; married Daniel Parke Custis, 1749; married George Washington at her home, White House, on January 6, 1759; died May 22, 1802.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of 27 engravings and lithographs of George Washington, Martha Washington, the Washington family and Mount Vernon.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in three series: Series I: George Washington; Series II: Martha Washington; and, Series III: Washington Family and Mount Vernon. Each series is arranged chronologically.

Contents List

Series I: George Washington
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Series II: Martha Washington
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Series III: Washington family and Mount Vernon
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