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Framed print of George Washington

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Descriptive Information

Title
Framed print of George Washington
Coverage-Year
1840/1860
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  
Resource Type
Still image
Source
Donated by Tom Heisey, Newark, OH
Coverage-Spatial
  • Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL  
  • Early to Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
  • Decoration  
  • President  
  • Washington, George, 1732-1799  
  • Print  
  • Prints  
  • Art  
  • Decor  
Collection Publisher
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Statement
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
LIHO 1665
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleFramed print of George Washington
Coverage-Year1840/1860
DescriptionPrint 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
InterpretationThis 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 CreatorBaillie  
Resource TypeStill image
SourceDonated by Tom Heisey, Newark, OH
Coverage-Spatial
  • Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL  
  • Early to Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
  • Decoration  
  • President  
  • Washington, George, 1732-1799  
  • Print  
  • Prints  
  • Art  
  • Decor  
Collection PublisherLincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights StatementCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource IdentifierLIHO 1665
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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