Token, Commemorative
- Object Name:
- Token, Commemorative
- Object ID:
- 1942.019.10
- Date:
- 1859
- Description:
- George Washington Souvenir. Wooden disk with images related to George Washington, under glass. Hanging loop attached. Text on reverse reads, "WASHINGTON _ 14th NOV. 1859. Thereby certify that the picture-frame stamped FROM MOUNT VERNON, J. CRUTCHETT," (to which this is attached) was manufactured at the "MOUNT VERNON FACTORY," from wood grown at MOUNT VERNON, the home and resting-place of the immortal GEORGE WASHINGTON, in agreement with the accompanying printed certificates of John A. Washington Esq., proprietor of Mount Vernon, and his Honor the Mayor of Washington City, dated Nov. 12th 1856. This beautiful GEM gives an artistic likeness of GENERAL WASHINGTON, together with a view of the MANSION of MOUNT VERNON & TOMB of WASHINGTON. J. CRUTCHETT. THIS BEAUTIFUL GEM, framed in Mt. Vernon Wood, can only be had, wholesale and retail at HORACE BARNES & CO. 123 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON, or their Agents throughout the United States."
- Material:
- Wood
Glass
Paper - Dimensions:
- D-0.35 Dia-3.2 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
- People:
- Washington, George (1732-1799)
- Subjects:
- Washington, George
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