The Distinguishing Characteristic of Masonry, Charity Bestowed on Proper Objects

September 1830
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: The Distinguishing Characteristic of Masonry, Charity Bestowed on Proper Objects
  • Engraver: Francis Kearny (American, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 1785–1837 Perth Amboy, New Jersey)
  • Artist: After Thomas Stothard (British, London 1755–1834 London)
  • Publisher: Francis Kearny (American, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 1785–1837 Perth Amboy, New Jersey)
  • Publisher: Jeremiah How (London)
  • Sitter: George Washington (American, 1732–1799)
  • Published in: Philadelphia
  • Date: September 1830
  • Medium: Stipple engraving
  • Dimensions: Image: 15 1/2 × 20 3/4 in. (39.4 × 52.7 cm)
    Plate (trimmed at top): 17 11/16 × 23 7/16 in. (45 × 59.5 cm)
    Sheet: 18 1/2 × 25 1/16 in. (47 × 63.7 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924
  • Object Number: 24.90.1498
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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