Washington's Farewell Address
Date1856
After
Gilbert Stuart
(American, 1755 - 1828)
Engraver
John Chester Buttre
(American, 1821 - 1893)
Publisher
John Chester Buttre
(American, 1821 - 1893)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; lithograph.
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 17 3/4 in. x 13 1/2 in. (45.09 cm x 34.29 cm)
Credit LineMount Vernon Collection
Object numberM-1259/B
DescriptionThis print includes Washington's Farewell Address in an oval format surrounded by portraits of Washington and significant historical scenes from his life and presidency.Published ReferencesCharles Henry Hart, Catalogue of the Engraved Portraits of Washington, (New York: The Grolier Club, 1904).
William Spohn Baker, The Engraved Portraits of Washington, (Philadelphia: Lindsay & Baker, 1880).
MarkingsPrinted in ink: "Washington Farewell Address / (the text of Washington's Farewell Address)".
Further inspection required to fully identify and record printed text. CJC, 5/18/20.
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