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“America Presenting at the Altar of Liberty Medallions of Her Illustrious Sons”

Engraving Printed on Cotton c. 1783(New York Public Library)


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“Washington and American Independance (Sic) 1776; the Apotheosis of Franklin”

Engraving Printed on Cotton c. 1785(New York Public Library)


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Handkerchief Depicting General George Washington

c. 1776 - 1777 (New York Historical Society)


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c. 1776 - 1777 (Museum of the American Revolution)


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c. 1776 - 1777 (Museum of the American Revolution)


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“G. WASHINGTON” Sleeve Button(Steve Evans)


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General Washington Button(Don Troiani)


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General Washington Button(Don Troiani)


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General Washington Plate

c. 1780(Private Collection)


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Plate

Possibly Sadler & Green c. 1777 (Metropolitan Museum of Art)


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Plate

Possibly Sadler & Green c. 1777 (Metropolitan Museum of Art)


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Lead Glazed Earthenware Plate Commemorating the Inauguration of George Washington as President of the United States

c. 1789(Philadelphia Museum of Art)


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“G. Washington” Medallion(Winterthur)


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“G. Washington” (Winterthur)


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American Engraved Silver Medal18th Century

(The British Museum)


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English Patch Box

c. 1780(Private Collection)


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“GEN. WASHINGTON” Curtain Tieback (Winterthur)


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In 1778 Wedgwood wrote to Thomas Bentley: ‘bless'd my stars & Ld. North that America was free'.Portrait Medallion of the American Leader, George Washington

(Wedgewood Museum)


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Presidential Inauguration Buttons

1789(Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association)


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1789(Private Collection)


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1789(Cowan’s Auctions)


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1789(Legendary Auctions)


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1789(Private Auction)


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Knee Buckle Worn by George Washington the Day of His Presidential Inauguration1789

(National Park Service)


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