The Decorative Arts Trust commemorates the United States Semiquincentennial with a celebration of 250 historic objects from across the country.
We invite you to explore this online collection of meaningful and impactful objects that represent independence, identity, and community. Although this resource is by no means comprehensive, we hope you enjoy exploring how objects can tell the story of America and encourage you to explore material culture collections online and in person at the wealth of institutions located throughout our nation.
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His Excellency Gen Washington
Home > Maps, Prints, and Paintings > His Excellency Gen Washington Maker Charles Willson Peale Date of Creation 1778 Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Materials Ink on laid paper Institution The Society of the Cincinnati Credit Line The Robert Charles Lawrence...
His Excellency Gen Washington
Philadelphia, PA
The Society of the Cincinnati
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