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PrintEntry/Object ID
1995.40.2(.3)Description
Black ink on white paper print of "The Valley Green Inn, Phila., PA.", under glass, framed in black painted metal, trimmed with narrow gold line. Below graphic sketch, the following description:
"is situated on the foot of Springfield Ave. At the Wissahickon Creek just below Wise's Mill Road. When Washington's Army was encamped at Barren Hill, he and Lafayette stopped at the tavern while on their way to Germantown- It is also said that, close to Valley Green is the place along the Wissahickon, where a quantity of wine sent from France to Benjamin Franklin was buried for safe keeping when the British had possession of Phila. Today 1973- travelers along the beautiful Wissahickon enjoy the inn's hospitality and food."Artwork Details
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Paper, glass, metalDimensions
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14-1/4 inWidth
11-1/4 inDepth
3/8 inAccessories
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Owner: Marie Weiss
Donated by Marie Weiss- November 1995.