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Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
2 Pieces cream paper
Object Number:
1932.237.m.20
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 5/8 x 9 in. (29.5 x 22.9 cm)
Marks:
Partial watermark on one piece: "J. WHATMAN/TURKEY MILL/1871 [date cut in half]
Description:
Cream colored paper, medium-weight, machine-made wove paper. Both pieces folded in half. One piece has streak of gray watercolor paint across its center. Both pieces slightly sun-damaged and dirty.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this tabouret was used by Asher B. Durand, an artist and engraver best known for his Hudson River school paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Nora Durand Woodman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
