Portrait of George Washington (1732–99)

Sujet : Washington, George (1732-1799) Scènes historiques -- 1789-1799 Référence bibliographique : Hennin, 12563 Couverture : 14 décembre 1799 Éditeur : Pub.d may 15.th 1783 by R. Wilkinson N° 58 Cornhill-London

Portrait. George Washington in red drapery, black costume with white frills.

George Washington in 1797, cropped and brightened from the original photo reproduction

Portrait of George Washington in Masonic regalia by William Joseph Williams, 1794. Pastel on paper, 71.1 x 55.8 cm (28 x 22 in.). Alexandria-Washington Masonic Lodge No. 22, Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons, Alexandria, Virginia. Note: This work was commissioned by the Alexandria-Washington Masonic Lodge No. 22, where Washington was a Master. Williams's portrait shows Washington as a Virginia past master, with Masonic regalia and jewels. Williams's depiction includes a scar on Washington's left cheek, smallpox scars on his nose and cheeks, and a mole under his right ear.

Accreditation by President George Washington on behalf of John Quincy Adams as ambassador of the United States in The Hague, the Netherlands, as the successor of his father John Adams. The letter is addressed to William V, Prince of Orange-Nassau, the governor of the Netherlands. Strikingly, George Washington addresses the prince as his "Very good friend".

Signed check by George Washington (1st President of the United States) while Senior Officer of the United States Army, less than three weeks before his death.

Stock certificate of the Bank of Alexandria, issued on 5 July 1796 to George Washington during his tenure as first president of the United States of America. Founded in 1792, it was Virginia's very first state-licensed bank, with George Washington among the founding shareholders. Of the 25 shares owned by him, only the one presented here is known to exist. Originally signed by William Herbert (1748-1818), President of the Bank 1796-1819, Mayor of Alexandria 1782 and 1809-1812. The share certificate was transferred on back to Robert Bernlay on 19 August 1802, round about two years after the death of George Washington.

George Washington’s dentures on display at Mount Vernon in 2021.