Ephemera

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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.

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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..

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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.

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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.

Scope and Contents Ephemera collected by Geo. Gregory Smart related to the memory and popular image of George Washington. The collection includes postcards, calendars, cigar boxes covers, stamps and first day covers, programs for anniversary events, books and pamphlets, hat stands, billheads, stationary, cartes-de-visite, playing cards, and puzzles. Some items are catchy such as a hat stand touting the motto “friends you can hang your hat on,” while others are designed to be more educational such as...

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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."

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Includes paper fan with image of George Washington and George Washington model kit.

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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.