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
Saratoga Races: Silhouette
Object Number:
Z.2512
Date:
c. 1873
Medium:
Black prepared paper cut-out reverse mounted on glass
Dimensions:
Image: 5 3/4 x 8 in. (14.6 x 20.3 cm)
Frame: 10 3/8 x 12 3/8 x 1 in. ( 26.4 x 31.4 x 2.5 cm )
Inscriptions:
Black prepared paper cut-out inscription below racing scene: "SARATOGA RACES"
Description:
Silhouette: Steeplechase forest scene of six galloping racehorses with riders; black paper cut-out mounted on reverse of glass; banner with title, "SARATOGA RACES," cut from black paper and mounted below image; rectangular wood frame.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
