A Guide to the Engravings of George Washington, 1834-1874, n.d. Washington, George, Engravings
10213-c
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Accession Number 10213-c
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Accession number
10213-c
Title
Engravings of George Washington
1834-1874, n.d.
Physical Characteristics
27 engravings and lithographs
Language
English
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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.
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.
The collection consists of 27 engravings and lithographs of George Washington, Martha Washington, the Washington family and
Mount Vernon.
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.
Folder 1
"The national portrait gallery of distinguished Americans, 1834"
1834
Engraving of medal surrounded by text.
Folder 2
Engraving "from the original painting by Chappell, in the possession of the publishers"
1870
Published by Johnson, Fry & Co., Publishers, New York.
Folder 3
Engraving "from the original painting by Chappell, in the possession of the publishers"
1871
Published by Johnson, Fry & Co., Publishers, New York.
Folder 4
"The bivouac at Monmouth. From the original picture by A. Chappell, in the possession of the publishers."
1874
Published by Johnson, Wilson & Co., Publishers, New York.
Folder 5
"Washington taking command of the army. From the original picture by Chappel, in the possession of the publishers."
1874
Published by Johnson, Wilson & Co., Publishers, New York.
Folder 6
"Valley Forge--Washington & Lafayette."
1874
Published by Johnson, Wilson & Co., Publishers, New York.
Folder 7
Engraving by Edwards, after Gilbert Stuart
n.d.
Within ornamental border and above vignette of the Battle of Trenton. Published by Virtue & Yorston, New York.
Folder 8
Engraving by A. B. Walter, after Gilbert Stuart
n.d.
Published by J. C. McCurdy & Co., New York.
Folder 9
Lithograph; after Gilbert Stuart.
n.d.
Folder 10
Engraving by W. Humphreys, after Gilbert Stuart.
n.d.
Published by William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Glasgow.
Folder 11
Engraving, after Gilbert Stuart
n.d.
Published by H. H. Hall's Sons, New York
Folder 12
Engraving "from the original portrait by Stuart in the Boston Athenaeum"
n.d.
Published by Johnson, Wilson & Co. Publishers, New York
Folder 13
Engraving
n.d.
Folder 14
Engraving by J. C. Buttre, after Gilbert Stuart.
n.d.
Folder 15
Engraving by G. R. Hall after Gilbert Stuart
n.d.
Published by Virtue & Yorston, New York.
Folder 16
Engraving "by A. B. Durand from the full length portrait by Col. Trumbull belonging to Yale College"
n.d.
Folder 17
"Washington's head quarters near Monmouth"
n.d.
Published by Virtue & Yorston, New York.
Folder 18
"Washington crossing the Delaware" Engraved by J. Rogers, after E. Leutze.
n.d.
Published by Virtue & Yorston, New York.
Folder 19
Engraving "from the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the publishers.
1872
Published by Johnson, Fry & Co Publishers, New York.
Folder 20
Engraving by J. C. Buttre, after Woolaston
n.d.
Folder 21
Engraving by J. C. Buttre, "from Stuart's picture"
n.d.
Folder 22
Engraving "by J. H. Longacre from an original miniature by Robertson, in possession of G. W. E. Custis, Esq."
n.d.
Folder 23
Engraving "by J. H. Longacre from an original miniature by Robertson, in possession of G. W. E. Custis, Esq."
n.d.
Within ornamental frame border.
Folder 24
Engraving by J. C. Buttre, after Stuart
n.d.
Folder 25
Engraving by A. B. Walter, after F. Schell.
n.d.
Published by John Dainty, Philadelphia.
Folder 26
Engraving "for the 'Eclectic' by Geo. F. Petrie, N.Y."
n.d.
Folder 27
Engraving by Pierson
n.d.