"Profile of the Carriage of George Washington," 1792
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This elegant carriage, used by George Washington at one of his two presidential inaugurations, is quite different from the armored limousines used by the White House now. But, with its formal lines and stately appointments, the carriage appropriately reflects the power and the dignity of the American presidency -- something still required of presidential vehicles today.
This elegant carriage, used by George Washington at one of his two presidential inaugurations, is quite different from the armored limousines used by the White House now. But, with its formal lines and stately appointments, the carriage appropriately reflects the power and the dignity of the American presidency -- something still required of presidential vehicles today.
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
1792
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.143
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Gold leaf
Technique
Watercolor painting (Technique)
Rendering (Drawing techniques)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 16.625 in
Width: 10.75 in
Inscriptions
on front: Profile of the Carriage / of George Washington / made in London. / Drawn in 1792. signed at lower right: J. Pratt (illegible London / 1792)
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