Papers and printed ephemera, 1780-1985.

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Papers and printed ephemera, 1780-1985.

This collection contains three items in Washington's own hand, including an inventory of items purchased for use in the house he occupied while President of the United States; two forgeries of letters; and various types of printed ephemera. The ephemera include a decorative badge, some bank checks, a sheet music cover, a certificate of membership in the Washington National Monument Society, a number of engraved and printed portraits, and invitations and programs to balls held in his memory. A book concerning the Gibbs-Channing portrait of Washington is also in the collection. Information specifically related to Washingtons estate of Mount Vernon includes a drawing showing the layout of the grounds and a pictorial chart showing the numbers of slaves. In addition, there are a few photos and postcards of Mount Vernon.

1 box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8325705

Winterthur Library

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