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MARTHA WASHINGTON

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MARTHA WASHINGTON
<p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>MARTHA WASHINGTON </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:windowtext'><BR><BR></span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial; text-transform:uppercase'>R E B E L S   W I T H   A   V I S I O N   C O L L E C T I O N</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'><BR><BR><b><i>Signature House is proud to offer the following American Revolutionary War autographs (Lots 28 thru 39, 382, 384 and 390) that are part of the Rebels With A Vision Collection which publicly premiered July 3, 1999, at the Carnegie Institute and Library of Pittsburgh. The 1999-2000 tour included the Clarion Historical Society, Westmoreland Museum, Stroudsburg Historical Society, American Philatelic Museum, MGM grant Hotel in Las Vegas, Fairmont State College, NASA Classroom of the Future, Philadelphia’s 2000 GOP Convention Political Fest and the dedication of Patrick Henry College. Each is magnificently presented in custom framing, a worthy addition to any Revolutionary War or Colonial collection.</i></b><BR><BR>(1732-1802). Wealthy wife of the first President whom she married in 1749. Rare signature, “<i>M Washington</i>,” cut from letter, 3¼"x½", with three addition words “<i>this place have</i>” penned in her holograph on verso in brown ink. Light show-thorugh; o/w Fine. During the American Revolution, she often shared the hardships of camp life with her husband and stayed with him during the long, hard winter at Valley Forge. Many called her “Lady Washington” during her husband’s term as President, and though remembered as a gracious hostess, she preferred life at Mount Vernon where she did not feel like a “state prisoner.” Artfully matted beside beautiful color oval lithograph and descriptive plaque; contained under glass within gilt frame. Overall 23"x17½".</span></p>