Washington's Farewell Address (1856) Poster

Title Washington's farewell address / border drawn by W. Momberger ; lettering by Wm. Kemble ; engraved & published by J.C. Buttre, 48 Franklin St. N.Y. Summary Print shows George Washington's farewell address to the nation, printed within an oval with decorative border showing scenes from Washington's life and a head-and-shoulders portrait of Washington at the bottom. Starting at top and moving clockwise, the scenes depict: "The Field of Monmouth", the "Tomb of Washington", "Washington Resigning His Commission", "Washington as a Farmer", "Washington on the Eve of Monmouth", "Marriage of Washington", and the "Birthplace of Washington". Includes a facsimile signature at the end of the address. Contributor Names Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893 Momberger, William, 1829-, artist Kemble, William, engraver Created / Published [New York] : Engraved & published by J.C. Buttre, 48 Franklin St. N.Y., [1856] Subject Headings - Washington, George,--1732-1799.--Farewell address - Farewells--1790-1800