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William Spohn Baker collection of Washingtoniana
Baker was an avid collector of Washingtoniana. This collection is comprised primarily of images, almost entirely engravings, of George Washington. Most are portraits, but some represent milestone moments in his career. There are books about representations of Washington, including volumes written...
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| Collection: | William Spohn Baker Collection of Washingtoniana |
| Collection Number: | V67 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| 100 | 1 | |a Baker, William Spohn |d 1824-1897 |e creator | |
| 245 | 1 | |a William Spohn Baker collection of Washingtoniana |f circa 1790-circa 1890 | |
| 300 | |a 25.3 Linear feet |f 2 boxes, 26 volumes | ||
| 520 | |a Baker was an avid collector of Washingtoniana. This collection is comprised primarily of images, almost entirely engravings, of George Washington. Most are portraits, but some represent milestone moments in his career. There are books about representations of Washington, including volumes written by and annotated by Baker. There are also handwritten copies of Washington's diaries circa 1785-1799. There is also a steel engraving of the bust of George Washington. | ||
| 541 | 1 | |a Gift of William Spohn Baker.; 1898 acquired | |
| 650 | 7 | |a Engravings--American Subjects |2 Local sources | |
| 650 | 7 | |a Washingtoniana--19th century |2 Local sources | |
| 852 | |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania |b William Spohn Baker Collection of Washingtoniana |c V67 | ||