Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Forgeries
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Washington forgeries, facsimiles, and bookplates collection
Collection — Shelf D:7
Identifier: WFC
Scope and Contents
The collection of Washington forgeries and bookplates from the 19th and 20th centuries measures 1 linear foot. Found within the collection are forged Washington documents from notorious forgers Robert Spring, Joseph Cosey, and Charles Weisberg, as well as unidentified forgeries. The collection also contains bookplates – originals, restrikes, and spurious copies – from the Washington family and correspondence related to the sale of forgeries.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1863-1999
