The Life and Times of Washington
Date1857
Engraver
James David Smillie
(American, 1833-1909)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography
Published -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; lithograph, etching
DimensionsOverall: 10 13/16 in. x 8 3/16 in. (27.46 cm x 20.8 cm)
Object numberPrint-5078/RP-774
DescriptionThis print is a frontispiece image that depicts a seated monument of Washington, as well as historic scenes from the battles of Trenton and Princeton.MarkingsPrinted in ink within the image: "The / Life & Times / of / Washington. / By / J.F. Schroeder. D.D. / Author of Maxims of Washington. Etc. / Illustrated by A. Chappel. / Johnson, Fry / & Co. / New York."
Printed in ink on the left edge: "Trenton".
Printed in ink on the right edge: "Princeton".
Printed in ink below the bottom right corner of the image: "Drawn by A. Chappel".
Printed in ink below the image, centered: "Entered according to act of Congress, AD 1857, by Johnson, Fry & Co. in the clerks office of the district court of the southern district of New York."
Printed in ink below the bottom right corner of the image: "Engraved by J. Smillie.".
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