Thomson, the Clerk of Congress, announcing to Washington, at Mount Vernon, his election to the presidency

Thomson, the Clerk of Congress, announcing to Washington, at Mount Vernon, his election to the presidency

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Title:
Thomson, the Clerk of Congress, announcing to Washington, at Mount Vernon, his election to the presidency
Description:
On 14 April 1789, Charles Thomson, secretary of the Continental Congress, arrives at Mount Vernon to announce to George Washington that he has been elected to the presidency.
Artist:
Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
Name on Item:
H. Pyle
Date:
[ca. 1890–1896]
Format:
Paintings
Genre:
Oil paintings
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Howard Pyle (1853-1911). Prints and Paintings
Subjects:
Presidents
Presidential elections
Announcements
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
Places:
Virginia > Fairfax (county) > Mount Vernon (historic site)
Extent:
1 painting : oil on illustration board ; board 46 x 31 cm
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Notes:
Title from item.
Notes (date):
Date supplied by cataloger based on item's publication dates.
Notes (publications):
Reproductions published in: Harper's Magazine," November 1896; "The First President of the United States" by Woodrow Wilson, 1896.
Identifier:
18_21_000016
Barcode:
36666004440653