Our original design featuring Dolley Madison on the outside and the portrait of George Washington that she saved printed on the inside.
It’s the perfect all-purpose tote bag you can carry around everywhere. And as students head back to school, it’s an inspired choice for books and other school essentials.
Made in America in every way: Cut, sewn, and printed in New England using a 100% cotton canvas that is made in the USA. Sturdy handle to keep contents secured.
Size: 15" (Height) x 13" (Width) x 3" (Gusset) with two handles: 25” Spun Poly handles for carrying over the shoulders and 13" handles for easy carrying.
Care instructions: Spot clean only. Line dry. Do not put in the washer or dryer.
Also available: Bookmark, sticker, and a magnet.
Historical Background behind the design
First Lady Dolley Madison is often credited with saving the portrait of George Washington and other White House treasures when the British attacked the Capitol in 1814. But few accounts mention the help she received from one of her enslaved servants.
Read "How Dolley Madison saved the portrait of Washington from British troops in 1814, with help from Paul Jennings, John Susé, Jacob Barker, and Robert G. L. De Peyster, among others" for a detailed account on the events right before the Burning of Washington and what others had to say about Dolley Madison's courageous act.
Thanks to Michael Morrison for the encouragement to develop a design around the War of 1812 and the burning of Washington.