Washington Relics

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Date1880

Publisher Harper and Brothers (American, active 1833 - 1962)

Geography Published - United States

Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; woodcut engraving

DimensionsOverall: 10 7/8 in. x 15 3/8 in. (27.62 cm x 39.05 cm)

Object numberPrint-5077/RP-774

DescriptionThis print is a still life of the Lewis Collection of Washington artifacts acquired by the Patent Office (later the Smithsonian Museum).

MarkingsPrinted in ink on the left edge: "February 18, 1880.]", "Harper's Weekly.", "133". Printed in ink below the image, centered: "Washington Relics, Purchased By The United States Government From the Lewis Family.-Photographed by Pach.-[See Page 135]".

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