Bookplate

Title:

Book plate of George Washington

Object Name:

Bookplate

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

Unknown

Material:

paper, ink

Dimensions:

H-4.75 L-21 Dia-7 inches
book plate dimensions

Description:

Engraved book plate which belonged to George Washington. It shows a crest, the name George Washington underneath, and in Latin "exitus acta probat". A letter which came to the Society is dated Oct. 10, 1927. The letter is addressed to the president of the Society of the Cincinnati in the state of New Hampshire.

Provenance:

Typed letter is from Preston Brown Major General U.S. Army. The letter describes the provenance of the book plate. The bookplate was collected by Dr. Craik, the attending physician at the death of George Washington. He kept the bookplate as a reminder of the solemn occasion. Brown signed the letter but the signature is greatly faded.

Taken by George Washington's physician Dr. Claik. Passed down within his family and the Lewis' of Virginia. Then given to Col. John Mason Brown of Kentucky who passed it down to his son Preston Brown. Given to the Society of the Cincinnati of New Hampshire in October of 1927.

Subjects:

Book plate, Letters

People:

Washington, George

Place of Origin:

United States

Collection Name:

Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Hampshire

Item Number:

2007.021

Accession Number:

2007.021

Type of Material:

Objects

Copyright Statement:

For information regarding copyright, permissions, and reproductions contact the American Independence Museum

Credit Line:

American Independence Museum

Participating Organization:

American Independence Museum