Washington Family

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Datec. 1860

After Edward Savage (American, 1761 - 1817)

After Frederick B. Schell (American, 1838 - 1905)

Engraver Adam B. Walter (American, 1820 - 1875)

Publisher John Dainty (American, active c.1845 - 1865)

Subject George Washington (American, 1732 - 1799)

Subject Martha Washington (American, 1731 - 1802)

Subject Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis (American, 1779 - 1852)

Subject George Washington Parke Custis (American, 1781 - 1857)

Geography Published - United States

Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; mezzotint.

DimensionsImage (H x W): 8 in. × 6 3/8 in. (20.32 cm × 16.19 cm) Print Sheet (H x W): 9 1/2 in. × 7 1/2 in. (24.13 cm × 19.05 cm) Overall Framed (H x W): 14 1/2 in. × 12 1/2 in. (36.83 cm × 31.75 cm)

Credit LineGift of Captain and Mrs. Robert L. Huber, 2011

Object numberM-4959

DescriptionThis object is an engraving in an oval frame that has gilt on red bole. This print depicts George Washington and his family including his wife, Martha Washington, and their grandchildren Eleanor Parke Custis and George Washington Parke Custis.

Published ReferencesCharles Henry Hart, Catalogue of the Engraved Portraits of Washington, (New York: The Grolier Club, 1904).

MarkingsPrinted in ink below the image: "Painted by Schell", "Published by John Dainty 6th St. Philadelphia", "Engd. by A.B. Walter" / Washington Family".

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