Framed print of George Washington

Rights Information

Resource Type

image

Coverage / Year

Early to Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL
1840 to 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

How we learn about communities
Antebellum Society and the Civil War
American Communities in History

Learning Standards

25-27 Fine Arts
16 History

Author or Creator

Baillie

Source

Donated by Tom Heisey, Newark, OH

Subject / Keywords

President
Decoration
Decor
Art
Prints
Print
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Collection Publisher

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Rights Management Statement

http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc/conditions.htm
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.

Resource Identifier

LIHO 1665

Date Created

37789

Resource Type	image
Title	Framed print of George Washington
Coverage / Year	Early to Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL 1840 to 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	How we learn about communities Antebellum Society and the Civil War American Communities in History
Learning Standards	25-27 Fine Arts 16 History
Author or Creator	Baillie
Source	Donated by Tom Heisey, Newark, OH
Subject / Keywords	President Decoration Decor Art Prints Print Washington, George, 1732-1799 Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Collection Publisher	Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement	http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc/conditions.htm 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.
Resource Identifier	LIHO 1665
Date Created	37789

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