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1870, Print: Martha Washington in her Early Days

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"Martha Washington in her Early Days"

1870, Martha Washington print with detailed vignettes by W. Momberger, published by The National Chromo Co., Philadelphia, PA, Choice Very Fine.
18.5" x 14.25" print by G. Stuart with an ornate border. The lower center image is of "Martha Washington in her early days" tending a garden with a border reading, "HONOR TO WOMAN, TO HER IT IS GIVEN TO GARDEN THE EARTH WITH ROSES OF HEAVEN." The lower part of the border details images of cherub children in a rose garden while the upper half is dedicated to a scene at Mt. Vernon, Washington's Virginia estate. There is a facsimile signature above the title. The print is toned with age and the corners are worn.