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The Tomb and Shade of Washington

The Tomb and Shade of Washington
The Tomb and Shade of Washington
The Tomb and Shade of Washington
Status
Not on view
Datec. 1861
Lithographer (American, active 1834 - 1907)
Publisher (American, active 1834 - 1907)
Subject (American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography Published - United StatesMade - United States
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 13 1/2 in. x 9 1/2 in. (34.29 cm x 24.13 cm)
Object numberPrint-5088/RP-775
DescriptionThis print is a view of the New Tomb with an outline of the figure of George Washington in the negative space between the two trees on the left side of the print.
MarkingsPrinted in ink below the bottom left corner of the image: "Published by Currier & Ives." Printed in ink below the bottom right corner of the image: "152 Nassau St. New York." Printed in ink below the image, centered: "Find the Figure of Washington Among the Trees. / The Tomb and Shade of Washington."
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