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John W. Winkler

The Continental Convention

Maker

John W. Winkler (American, 1890-1979), designer

Title

The Continental Convention
The Bicentennial Pageant of George Washington

Year

1932

Medium

  • etching

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • etching

Materials

etching

Supports

  • Medium weight cream laid paper

Dimensions

24 x 34.2 cm (9 7/16 x 13 1/2 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Recto:signed in pencil under platemark in center:Winkler; numbered in UL corner:17 Verso:in pencil in LR:The Constitutional Convention/orig. etching by John W. Winkler/Denied the enjoyment of private life by a/new public emergency, Washington reluctantly/emerges from retirement as Presiding Officer/of the Constitutional Convention

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Edward S. Brackett, Jr.

Object Number

56.041.15

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  • Prints

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John W. Winkler (American, 1890-1979), designer
The Continental Convention; The Bicentennial Pageant of George Washington, 1932
etching
24 x 34.2 cm (9 7/16 x 13 1/2 inches) (plate)
Gift of Edward S. Brackett, Jr. 56.041.15

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