George and Martha Washington [photograph], [ca. 1845].

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George and Martha Washington [photograph], [ca. 1845].

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Two hand-colored sixth-plate daguerreotypes in one leather case of portrait paintings of George and Martha Washington. The portrait of George Washington was originally painted by James Sharples in 1796; the portrait of Martha Washington was originally painted by Robinson in 1790, possibly after a portrait by Charles Willson Peale. The photographs were taken by John Strubb, ca. 1845.

2 photographs : daguerreotypes, b&w, hand-colored ; visible oval images 5 1/2 x 4 cm. (sixth-plate), in case 9 x 8.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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