George Washington | Paperweight | Bespoke Art | Rectangular Glass with and without Beaded Edge

The George Washington Crystal paperweight. Hand made by Sterling & Burke, Washington, DC. Bespoke production available. OUR FAVOURITE PORTRAIT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON The Lansdowne Portrait is an iconic, life-size portrait of George Washington, painted by Gilbert Stuart in 1796. It depicts the 64-year-old president during his final year in office. The portrait was a gift to former British Prime Minister William Petty, the 1st Marquess of Landsdowne and spent more than 170 years in England before arriving in America. Stuart painted three replicas of the Lansdowne, and five portraits that were closely related to it. His most famous replica has hung in the East Room of the White House since 1800. The CRYSTAL RECTANGULAR PAPERWEIGHT: The crystal bit is available with and without a beaded edge The art is reproduced onto all cotton, archival paper, produced in Wisconsin The crystal is produced in Pennsylvania and sent to Washington, DC for finishing Measures approximately 1 .75 inches by 4.5 inches The image may be altered to accommodate your needs. The pouch it is placed in will cordinate with your desires. Arrives with an insert card explaining the origin of the original art Sterling & Burke Ltd | Washington, DC | 1.202.331.4224