Ephemera
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Birthday ribbon and note, Harriet B. Coolidge to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1905 January 27
This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.
Certificate, Galt and Brothers reproduction of Mount Vernon cream ladle, 1909 February 16
Engraved form ceritifying that "Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon." The ladle was produced by Galt & Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..
Engraving of George and Martha Washington printed by C. S. Holland, 1838
Portraits of George and Martha Washington engraved by G. F. Storm. Border, featuring engraving of Mount Vernon, Residence of Washington, by T. Pollock. Includes an engraved biography of George Washington. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1838 by G. F. Storm & T. Pollock in the Clerks office of the District Court of Massachusetts. Printed by C. S. Holland.
First-day cover commemorating George Washington as First President, 1986 May 22
First-day cover with authorized gold stamp replica of a portrait of George Washington designed by the United States Postal Service and liscensed by the Postal Commemorative Society.
Geo. Gregory Smart collection of Washington and Mount Vernon ephemera
George Washington macerated currency bust, 1911
With paper label affixed to the back: "Made of United States Bank notes redeemed and macerated at the U.S. Treasury, Washington, D.C. Estimated $15,000."
George Washington macerated currency medallion, circa 1900
Made by the National Currency Souvenir Co., Washington, D.C. Stamped on verso, "Made of money destroyed by U.S. Treasury estimated at $3,000."
Historic ephemera collection
This collection includes ephemera from 1796-1986, and contains a variety of formats that primarily relate to the portrayal of George Washington.
Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.
Invitation to Virginia Day the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 August 9
Invitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.
Publisher's prospectus for steel engraving of Martha Washington by J. C. Buttre, 1865
Reduced copy of a steel engraving of Martha Washington presented to subscribers of the fortieth part of "The American Portrait Gallery." The engraving was presented with the pamphlet "Martha Washington" by Benson J. Lossing (New York : J. C. Buttre, 48 Franklin Street, 1865).
Realia of George Washington, 1732-1799
Includes paper fan with image of George Washington and George Washington model kit.
US Bicentennial 13c stamp of Washington at Princeton 1777 by Peale, 1970s
This collection includes ephemera from 1796-1986, and contains a variety of formats that primarily relate to the portrayal of George Washington.
Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.