Top View of Washington's Sarcophogus
Date1840
Possible maker
William Strickland
(American, 1788 - 1854)
Geography
Possibly made -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; lithograph
DimensionsImage (H x W): 7 3/8 in. × 3 3/8 in. (18.73 cm × 8.57 cm)
Print sheet visible (H x W): 11 in. × 6 5/8 in. (27.94 cm × 16.83 cm)
Overall framed (H x W): 15 in. × 10 1/2 in. (38.1 cm × 26.67 cm)
Credit LineAcquired through the generosity of the Monica and Hermen Greenberg Foundation, 2000
Object numberPrint-5292/RP-876
DescriptionThis print is an image of the top surface of George Washington's sarcophogus.Published in William Strickland's book, Tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon, (Philadelphia: Carey and Hart, 1840).
MarkingsPrinted in ink above the image: "Sarcophogus."
Printed in ink within the image: "Washington."
Printed in ink below the image: "Top View".
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