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Badge of George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, narrow, white fabric banner with a fringed top and bottom edges. The banner features a portrait of an 18th-century man with powdered hair and a dark jacket. Above the portrait, the text reads "Centenary Anniversary Feb. 22nd 1882" and an eagle emblem. Below the portrait, the name "Washington" is displayed prominently, followed by the phrases "First in War. First in Peace. And First in the Hearts of His Countrymen." The background of the image is black, and a small white tag with illegible text is attached to the bottom-right corner of the banner.

Artwork Details

Date
1832
Medium
Silk, woven
Culture
American
Dimensions
365 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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