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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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Accession Number 10213-c


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Repository
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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

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
  • 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.

    After Trumbull?

  • 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.

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Series II: Martha Washington
  • 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.
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Series III: Washington family and Mount Vernon
  • 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.
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