Major Washington on His Mission to the French Commander
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Status
Not on viewDate1877
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography
Published -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; etching
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 6 in. × 8 in. (15.24 cm × 20.32 cm)
Overall with mat (H x W): 9 in. × 11 in. (22.86 cm × 27.94 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Gibby, 1984
Object numberWB-5A1
DescriptionThis print is an image of a young George Washington on a mission during the French and Indian War.Benson J. Lossing, Our Country: a Household History for All Readers, from the Discovery of America to the Present Time Vol. 1, (New York: Johnson & Miles, 1877).
MarkingsPrinted in ink in the bottom-left corner of the image: "Darley".
Printed in ink in the bottom-right corner of the image: "A. Bobbett Sc."
Printed in ink below the image: "Major Washington on His Mission to the French Commander".
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