George Washington Late President of the United States of America,
Dateca. 1800
Engraver
Percy Roberts
After work by
William Russell Birch
OriginAmerica
MediumBlack and white stipple engraving with etching
DimensionsOH: 11 3/8" x OW: 13 7/8"; Plate H: 9 7/8" x W: 12"
Credit LineGift of Professor & Mrs. John Reps.
Object number1982-233
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "George Washington Late President of the United States of America,/ This Plate is Humbly Dedicated to the Friends of the above Gentleman, by their most Obedient Humble Serv.t/ P. Roberts/ Painted by W. Birch Esq./ of Carolina./ Engraved by/ P. Roberts."ProvenanceBefore 1982, John W. Reps [1921-2020] and Constance Peck Reps [1921-2009] (Ithaca, NY); 1982-present, given to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).
Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827)
1787
