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Dolley Madison Tote Bag with Washington Portrait Inside

Dolley Madison Tote Bag with Washington Portrait Inside

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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: Bookmarksticker, and a magnet.


Historical Background behind the design

Burned President's House

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.

Shipping

Flat-rate shipping: Regardless of the number of items you order, the shipping price for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, and button packs is $5.95.

For hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets, the shipping cost is $8.95. 

Our flat rate shipping means you can add two or more t-shirts, sweatshirts, or caps for no additional shipping charge.

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All original designs are copyrighted by The History List

All designs are copyrighted by The History List and the History Nerd text and design on t-shirts is a registered trademark. If you see a knock off, please let me know.

Made by America

Almost all of the new products we offer are designed by us and made in America and most of our Rare Finds were made in America.

Our original designs are based on our nation’s history and our love of American history. Read more about other things we've created, including The History List, History Camp, and The Pursuit of History, in addition to The History List Store.

All original designs are copyrighted by The History List.

Every product that is made in America states that in the product description and includes the "Made in U.S.A." graphic. There are a relatively small number of items where we’ve not been able to find a manufacturing partner here in the States, but we continue to look.  

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