George Washington as Colonel in the Virginia Regiment

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Description

This is a copy of an engraving based on a portrait by Charles Wilson Peale. It was gathered as part of the George Washington Bicentennial Commission in 1931-1932. The Commission’s purpose was to celebrate the birth and accomplishments of Washington, and to collect, preserve, and publish writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch.

National Archives Identifier: 532861

Full Citation: Photograph 148-GW-46; Washington, George, the Virginia Colonel (3/4 length) [Portrait]; 1772; The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1931 – 1932; Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, Record Group 148; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/george-colonel-washington/, January 21, 2026]

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