Washington Monument Fundraising Certificate — 1850 — With donor's name and amount — Framed

Name: Washington Monument Fundraising Certificate — 1850 — With donor's name and amount — Framed
Brand: The History List
SKU: RARE-FINDS-WASHINGTON-MONUMENT-ENGRAVING
Price: 1995.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,995.00

In 1833, the Washington National Monument Society took charge of creating a memorial to George Washington on the National Mall. They raised money through public donations and awarded the design contract to architect Robert Mills.

The large certificate we have was given to a man who made a donation of $5 to the effort. I’ve not found another certificate like ours, one that has a place to list the name of the donor and the amount they’ve donated.

In good condition, framed in a solid wood antique frame with museum-grade, UV-protecting non-glare acrylic to guard against fading.

(Note: Photos was taken before the acrylic was installed.)

See also: Fundraising report from 1854: The Washington National Monument. Views of the early patriots regarding it, reasons why it should remain on its present site, objects and uses of such structures; an appeal to the people..

Frame size: 23" x 30.75"

Shipping: $40. Please allow two weeks for shipping.

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