Hanes and Ruskin Antiques - Accessories - Archives - Pair of Prints George & Martha Washington

Pair of hand colored prints of General Washington and Lady Washington in original wood frames. Printed by J. Testi of Leather Lane in London, circa 1810. A similar pair was recorded at the Smithsonian in 1918 with the following description: Portrait of Martha Washington Colored print published about 1790 by J Testi 10 Leather Lane Holborn London Mrs Washington is shown attired in an evening gown of the period and seated upon a chair under a crimson canopy She wears a pearl necklace and a diadem The legend reads Lady Washington Gift of CR Whedon Size 7 by 5 inches Cat No 122189 USNM Portrait of Washington Colored print published about 1790 by J Testi 10 Leather Lane Holborn London Washington is shown in military uniform seated upon a chair under a canopy The legend reads General Washington Gift of CR Whedon Size 7 by 5 inches Cat No 122190 USNM"