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Title: The Distinguishing Characteristic of Masonry, Charity Bestowed on Proper Objects
Engraver:
Francis Kearny (American, 1785–1837)
Artist:
After Thomas Stothard (British, London 1755–1834 London)
Publisher:
Francis Kearny (American, 1785–1837)
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
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