Tomb of Washington

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Date1859-1861

Lithographer Robertson, Seibert & Shearman (American, active 1859 - 1861)

Printer Robertson, Seibert & Shearman (American, active 1859 - 1861)

Publisher N. S. Bennett (American, active c. 1860)

Geography Made - United StatesPrinted - United States

Medium/TechniqueA: (Print) Ink on paper; chromolithograph. B: (Frame) Wood, gilt, glass.

DimensionsImage (H x W): 10 7/8 in. × 16 in. (27.62 cm × 40.64 cm) Print sheet visible (H x W): 12 7/8 in. × 17 3/8 in. (32.7 cm × 44.13 cm) Overall framed(H x W): 14 7/8 in. × 19 3/8 in. (37.78 cm × 49.21 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Robert E. Lee IV, Regent and Vice Regent Emerita for Maryland, 2016

Object numberM-5498/A-B

DescriptionA: (Print) This print is an early landscape view of Washington’s New Tomb. A pathway composed of wood planks extends from the lower right to the entrance of the tomb, which is a pointed arch in the center of a red brick wall that rises to a central bay with a brick pilaster on either side of the entrance. Several figures are gathered in two groups front of the tomb, including five woman in gowns and shawls, three men in long coats and top hats, and two children.

B: (Frame) The frame is a period gilt wood piece that appears to be original to print; old glass glazing.

MarkingsPrinted in ink above the tomb within the image: “Within this enclosure / Rest / the remains of Gen. George Washington.” Printed in ink below the bottom-left corner of the image: “Lith. & Printed in Colours by Robertson, Seibert & Shearman 93 Fulton St. N.Y.” Printed in ink below the image, centered: “Tomb of Washington. / (Published by N.S.Bennett, in aid of the Ladies Mount Vernon Association.)".

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