Memorial Engraving of George Washington and Mount Vernon — 1859 — Framed

Framed Memorial Engraving of George Washington and Mount Vernon. 

Framed using a solid wood grown at the Mount Vernon and manufactured at the Mount Vernon Factory in Virginia.

On the front, a circular George Washington portrait surrounded by thirtheen stars, a view of Mount Vernon, steamer on the river, family tomb on left, Lady Liberty on right (with warrior spear and holding document-‘He lives for his country’) and American shield with G Washington dates on memorial base. Surrounded by the words,

“Designed by H Billings, Engraved by the American Bank Note Co”,

“Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1859 by H Barnes in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts”.

On the back:

"WASHINGTON D.C. NOV. 1859.

I Hereby certify that the picture frame is shape "FROM MOUNT VERNON, J. CRUTCHETT" to which this is attached, was manufactured at the MOUNT VERNON FACTORY from wood grown at MOUNT VERNON, the home and resting place of the immortal GEORGE WASHINGTON, in agreement with the accompanying printed certificates of John A. Washington Esq. proprietor of Mount Vernon, and his Honor the Mayor of Washington City, dated Nov. 12th, 1856.

This beautiful GEM gives an artistic likeness of GENERAL WASHINGTON together with a view of the MANSION of MOUNT VERNON & TOMB of WASHINGTON.

J. CRUTCHETT.

THIS BEAUTIFUL GEM, framed in Mt Vernon wood, can only be had wholesale and retail at Horace Barnes & Co, 123 Washington St, Boston or their agents throughout the United States.”

Size: 3.25" Diameter

Shipping: $10. Please allow one week for shipping.