Hilt of George Washington's Sword
Hilt of one of George Washington's dress swords, alleged to have been given to him by Frederick the Great of Germany. It was frequently worn by Washington on dress occasions and is represented in the portrait painted in 1834 by Vanderlyn for the United States House of Representatives.
Identifier
VC10865.1
VC10865.1
Date Original
1790
1790
Source
New York State Library
New York State Library
Rights
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Geographic Locations
Virginia
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