Washington Family
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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c. 1837-1857
1845-1855
1858-1860
c. 1850
1796-1874
A: c. 1774; B: c. 1795
1850-1920