Object: The Birth-Place of Washington

The Birth-Place of Washington

Artist:

CURRIER and IVES

Description:

At Bridge's Creek, Westmoreland Co. Va. (Feb. 22nd, 1732.) This house commanded a view of the Potomac and the opposite shore of Maryland. The roof was steep, and sloped down into low projecting eaves. It had four rooms on the ground floor, and others in the attic, and an immense chimney at each end. see b/w photo file

Credit:

Kirby Collection of Historical Paintings, Lafayette College, Easton, PA; Gift of Allan P. Kirby (class of 1955)

Collection:

Kirby Collection of Historical Paintings

Dimensions:

33.02 W x 26.67 H (in cm.)