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Washington's Farewell Address, to the People of the United States
Engraved by: William Satchwell Leney (American (England), 1769–1831)
Author: George Washington (American, 1732–1799)
Printer: Jonathan Seymour (American, 1778–1841)
Publisher: Washington Benevolent Society (American, 19th century)
Author: George Washington (American, 1732–1799)
Printer: Jonathan Seymour (American, 1778–1841)
Publisher: Washington Benevolent Society (American, 19th century)
1808
Place of Publication: New York, New York, USA
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with stipple engraving
Dimensions
Overall: 18 x 10.8 x 1.1 cm (7 1/16 x 4 1/4 x 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest from Estate of Frank C. Doble
Accession Number1973.549
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
New York: Printed by J. Seymour [for the Washington Benevolent Society], 1808
Catalogue Raisonné
Shaw & Shoemaker 16661
Description(New York: Printed by J. Seymour [for the Washington Benevolent Society], 1808) 18 cm; 45 pp., plus plate; contemporary half gilt-stamped red morocco, marbled paper boards.
Portrait of Washington.
Portrait of Washington.
ProvenanceThomas Taylor, 1809 [see p. (3) of book]; Frank C. Doble, from whose estate bequeathed to MFA, October 10, 1973.