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(WASHINGTON, GEORGE.) Miniature portrait of Washington in a frame made from Mount Vernon wood. Engraving, just over 2 inches round, under glass in original wood frame, 3 inches round, with explanatory label mounted on verso; minimal wear. Washington: Horace Barnes & Co., 1859
The engraving includes a half-inch portrait of Washington superimposed over a view of Mount Vernon and his tomb, with patriotic emblems and the text "He lived for his country." It was produced by the American Bank Note Company, after a design by H. Billings, based upon Houdon's portrait of Washington. The note on verso by J. Crutchett explains that the frame was "manufactured at the Mount Vernon Factory from wood grown at Mount Vernon" by the authorization of John A. Washington, and describes the composition as "this beautiful gem." Hart 190.
