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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08878.0058 |
| From Archive Folder | Portraits of historical figures: engravings, lithographs, photographs |
| Title | Washington's head quarters at Tappan (the house where Andre was tried) |
| Date | n.d. |
| Author | Hunt, Samuel Valentine (1803-1893) |
| Additional authors | Verboyck |
| Document Type | Artwork |
| Content Description | Depicts DeWint House, Tappan, New York, a temporary headquarters of Commander-in-Chief George Washington during the American Revolution. Washington was present at the house during the trial of British spy, Major John André, and signed his execution warrant. Mountain and trees in the background, cattle and a pool of water in the foreground. Engraved by Samuel Valentine Hunt from an original study by Verboyck. Published by G. P. Putnam & Co. Printed by W. Pate. |
| Subjects | Military History Art, Music, Theater, and Film Revolutionary War New York President Agriculture and Animal Husbandry |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Hunt, Samuel Valentine (1803-1893) Verboyck André, John (1750-1780) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Arts & Literature; The American Revolution; The Presidency; Agriculture |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |