Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bookmark:
Object Number:
INV.1688
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Paper, wool, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 12.4 x 4.4 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: embroidered at bottom, black floss: "Matt 26. / ver 27. / 28."
Inscription: handwritten at bottom right on reverse: "Cox"
Description:
Embroidered bookmark on perforated paper in red and gold wool thread and black silk floss; communion cup on table in center, Bible verse reference at bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
