Object: The Inauguration of Washington

The Inauguration of Washington

Artist:

CURRIER and IVES

Description:

As First President of the United States, April 30th, 1789, at the Old City Hall, New York. The oath of office was administered by Chancellor Livingston of the State of New ork. Mr. Otis the Secretary of the Senate holding up the Bible on a crimson cushion. Alexander Hamilton, Chancellor Livingston, Roger Sherman, Mr. Otis, Secy. of Senate, Washington, John Adams, Baron Steuben, Gen. Knox.

Credit:

Kirby Collection of Historical Paintings, Lafayette College, Easton, PA; Gift of Allan P. Kirby (class of 1915)

Collection:

Kirby Collection of Historical Paintings

Dimensions:

33.02 W x 26.67 H (in cm.)