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George Washington, Commander in Chief

GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of ye Armies of ye United States of America
Engraver:  W ...
George Washington, Commander in Chief
GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of ye Armies of ye United States of America
Engraver:  W ...
GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of ye Armies of ye United States of America Engraver: William Sharp After: John Trumbull 1780
Status
Not on view
Date1780
After (American, 1756 - 1843)
Subject (American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography Made - England
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 14 in. x 12 in. (35.56 cm x 30.48 cm)
Credit LinePurchased by the A. Alfred Taubman Acquisition Endowment Fund, 2004
Object numberPrint-5487/RP-1044
DescriptionThis print is an oval portrait image of George Washington in military dress.
MarkingsPrinted in ink above the image: "Don't Tread On Me". Printed in ink below the image: "George Washington / Commander in Chief of ye Armies of ye / United States of America."
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