George Washington on horseback, joined by other gentlemen, is welcomed by ladies presenting flowers as he crosses the bridge at Trenton. The banners have this text: "THE HERO WHO DEFENDED THE MOTHERS" — "DECEM 26 1776" — "WILL PROTECT THE DAUGHTERS."
The text along the bottom:
WASHINGTON'S RECEPTION ON THE BRIDGE AT TRENTON.IN 1789
ON HIS WAY TO BE INAUGURATED 1ST PRESIDT OF THE U.S.
Lith. & Pub. by J. Baillie, 116 Nassau St. New York
In an antique frame with UV-protecting, non-glare acrylic.
As you can see, the print shows its age, as does the frame. Together they look exactly the way you expect an antique from that period to look (The frame has the appearance that some attempt to recreate today when they want something to look old.)
There were a few different lithos done of this scene. They are similar, and most that I've seen have a vertical orientation. The horizontal orientation puts more emphasis on the women greeting Washington, and I think is the more charming.
The event shown took place on April 21, 1789. The date in the banner refers, of course to his surprise attack on the Hessians at Trenton.
His reception is described this way:
"Washington next advanced to the bridge over the Assunpink Creek where a large triumphal arch had been erected. On the arch were two dates referring to his victories at Trenton: the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776 and the Battle of the Assunpink Creek on January 2, 1777. The arch had thirteen pillars, wrapped with laurel greenery and flowers. A banner at the top of the arch had "The Defender of the Mothers Will Also Protect Their Daughters" written in gold letters. The ladies of Trenton and their daughters, dressed in white, were positioned past the arch, along the way into town. As Washington passed by, the daughters sang a special sonata, starting with "Welcome, mighty Chief!" and spread flowers before him."
When he departed Trenton, Washington left this handwritten note:
"General Washington cannot leave this place without expressing his acknowledgments, to the Matrons and Young Ladies who received him in so novel & grateful a manner at the Triumphal Arch in Trenton, for the exquisite sensation he experienced in that affecting moment. The astonishing contrast between his former and actual situation at the same spot—The elegant taste with which it was adorned for the present occasion—and the innocent appearance of the white-robed Choir who met him with the gratulatory song, have made such impressions on his remembrance, as, he assures them, will never be effaced."
Source: Wikipedia
Frame: 13" x 17"
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