Handkerchief (George Washington), 1819

Name/Title

Handkerchief (George Washington), 1819

Entry/Object ID

219

Description

Framed handkerchief with a lithograph of George Washington. From an original engraving by Cornelius Tiebout, 1798. Image of George Washington in center, framed by two monuments and pillars, and various patriotic icons and verses. There is a harbor seen in the background with several ships. There is an eagle with a banner.

Acquisition

Accession

219

Source or Donor

Lear

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Made/Created

Artist

Buxton, Charles

Date made

1819

Dimensions

Dimension Description

in frame

Width

23-1/8 in

Length

29-1/2 in

Material

Textile