George Town and Federal City, or City of Washington
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This painting depicts Georgetown and the Federal City in 1801. Originally drawn by George Beck of Philadelphia, this engraving was done by Thomas Cartwright of London and was published by Atkins and Nightingale. The Potomac River is depicted in the painting. The buildings closer to the forefront are in Georgetown, while the ones further away make up the City of Washington.
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Tudor Place
Washington, D. C.

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1801
Creator:
Thomas Cartwright
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Library of Congress
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Inscription Type 1:
captioned
Inscription Location 1:
front, bottom
Inscription Text 1:
George Town, and Federal City, or City of Washington.
Inscription Type 2:
labeled
Inscription Location 2:
below image
Inscription Text 2:
[from left to right] Drawn by G. Beck, Philadelphia. / Publish'd June 1st. 1801. by Atkins & Nightingale, No.143, Leadenhall Street, London. & No.35 North Front Street, Philadelphia. / Engraved by T. Cartwright, London
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labeled
Inscription Location 3:
front, lower right
Inscription Text 3:
Exhibited LC 1981 James Madison
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stamped
Inscription Location 4:
front, lower right
Inscription Text 4:
Map Division / MAY 8 1915
Description:
This painting depicts Georgetown and the Federal City in 1801. Originally drawn by George Beck of Philadelphia, this engraving was done by Thomas Cartwright of London and was published by Atkins and Nightingale. The Potomac River is depicted in the painting. The buildings closer to the forefront are in Georgetown, while the ones further away make up the City of Washington.
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1112599
Contributor:
Atkins & Nightingale
George Beck
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Image
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Digital Library
Fine & Decorative Arts
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Tudor Place: America's Story Lives Here p.2-3
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