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“America Presenting at the Altar of Liberty Medallions of Her Illustrious Sons”
Engraving Printed on Cotton c. 1783(New York Public Library)
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“Washington and American Independance (Sic) 1776; the Apotheosis of Franklin”
Engraving Printed on Cotton c. 1785(New York Public Library)
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Handkerchief Depicting General George Washington
c. 1776 - 1777 (New York Historical Society)
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Handkerchief Depicting General George Washington
c. 1776 - 1777 (Museum of the American Revolution)
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Handkerchief Depicting General George Washington
c. 1776 - 1777 (Museum of the American Revolution)
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“G. WASHINGTON” Sleeve Button(Steve Evans)
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General Washington Button(Don Troiani)
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General Washington Button(Don Troiani)
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General Washington Plate
c. 1780(Private Collection)
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Plate
Possibly Sadler & Green c. 1777 (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
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Plate
Possibly Sadler & Green c. 1777 (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
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Lead Glazed Earthenware Plate Commemorating the Inauguration of George Washington as President of the United States
c. 1789(Philadelphia Museum of Art)
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“G. Washington” Medallion(Winterthur)
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“G. Washington” (Winterthur)
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American Engraved Silver Medal18th Century
(The British Museum)
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English Patch Box
c. 1780(Private Collection)
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“GEN. WASHINGTON” Curtain Tieback (Winterthur)
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In 1778 Wedgwood wrote to Thomas Bentley: ‘bless'd my stars & Ld. North that America was free'.Portrait Medallion of the American Leader, George Washington
(Wedgewood Museum)
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Presidential Inauguration Buttons
1789(Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association)
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Presidential Inauguration Buttons
1789(Private Collection)
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Presidential Inauguration Buttons
1789(Private Collection)
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Presidential Inauguration Buttons
1789(Cowan’s Auctions)
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Presidential Inauguration Buttons
1789(Private Collection)
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Presidential Inauguration Buttons
1789(Legendary Auctions)
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Presidential Inauguration Buttons
1789(Private Auction)
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Presidential Inauguration Buttons
1789(Private Collection)
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Presidential Inauguration Buttons
1789(Private Collection)
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Presidential Inauguration Buttons
1789(Private Collection)
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Presidential Inauguration Buttons
1789(Private Collection)
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Presidential Inauguration Buttons
1789(Private Collection)
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Knee Buckle Worn by George Washington the Day of His Presidential Inauguration1789
(National Park Service)
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