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| Title | Framed print of George Washington |
| Coverage / Year | 1840 to 1860;
Early to Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL
Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL |
| Description | Print of George Washington mounted on a white horse. Washington is lifting a cap over his head. Horse and background are white, ground below is green. In background is Washington's army. Washington is dressed in a blue uniform with gold epaulets. Saddle is leather color with yellow fringe. Below print is written "Gen. George Washington, Father of His Country." L 13 1/2" x W 9 1/2" |
| Interpretation | This print was used as decoration in the boys' room of the Lincoln Home. Washington continued to be a popular figure 50 years after his death. It was typical to have images of people you admired in your home. |
| Lesson Plans / Themes | American Communities in History; Antebellum Society and the Civil War; How we learn about communities; |
| Learning Standards | 16 History; 25-27 Fine Arts |
| Author or Creator | Baillie |
| Source | Donated by Tom Heisey, Newark, OH |
| Subject / Keywords | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Print; Prints; Art; Decor; Decoration; President |
| Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site
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| Further Information | For any further information related to this record, please contact the Collection Publisher. See http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc for more information about this project. |
| Rights Management Statement | http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc/conditions.htm |
| Resource Identifier | LIHO 1665 |
| CONTENTdm file name | 4067201662003_1665.jpg |
