George Washington Esq.r
Date1800-1864
Engraver
William Hamlin (1772-1869)
After work by
Edward Savage (1761-1817)
MediumBlack and white mezzotint engraving
DimensionsOH: 11 3/4" x OW: 8 5/8" (includes false margins); Plate H: 8 3/8" x W: 6 1/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1975-244
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "George Washington Esq.r/ E. Savage pinx et/ W.m Hamlin Sculp. Providence/ Ob.t Decb.r 14.th 1799 AE 68"Inscription(s)Pencil inscription in bottom margin reads: "Presented by W.m Hamlin - Aug. 18, 1864."Pencil inscription on verso reads: "This plate (copper) was stolen from Wm. Hamlin during this edition by someone unknown to him. Only 20 were struck, he being dissatisfied with the nose and intending to correct it. This he stated to me this 25 Oct 1864. Was 92 years o. Oct. 15 inst."ProvenanceBefore 1975, the Old Print Gallery (Washington, D.C.); 1975-present, purchased by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).
