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Savage, Edward, 1761-1817 Gen. George Washington and His Family

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1315 Author/Creator: Savage, Edward, 1761-1817 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: circa 1800 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving titled Gen. George Washington and His Family dated circa 1800. Features George Washington, Martha Washington, and her two grandchildren, around table on which there is a map, William Lee, in the background. Based on an image by Edward Savage.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Washington, Martha, 1731-1802
Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857
Custis, Eleanor Parke, 1779-1854
Lee, William, 1750-1828
Savage, Edward, 1761-1817

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