GEORGE WASHINGTON, SURVEYOR

From the 83rd Aniversary Washington’s Birthday Banquet - Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, at THE PLAZA, Monday, February 22, 1960. Reproduced from the Original Painting by Henry Hintermeister

• Hintermeister’s painting takes us back two centuries, to show us George Washington – not as General, nor President, nor Master of Mound Vernon, but as a tall, vigorous youth of seventeen, already established in his first public employment as Surveyor.

• In July of that year, 1749, he had received his official appointment as Surveyor of Culpeper County. Now, in the fall, a pause in his Culpeper duties has permitted him to accept the invitation of his old friend, Lord Fairfax, to come and survey his land in the Shenandoah Valley. This is his second expedition beyond the Blue Ridge; and this time he comes as Surveyor-in-Chief.

• On a bold height above the winding river, we find young George in command at tripod and level. His hand is raised in a signal to his Indian rodman. As he calls out the level’s readings, his assistant is ready to note them down for the projected map of Lord Fairfax’s domain.

• It is of interest to recall that Washington’s primitive surveying tools have been preserved with particular care.  His instrument box is in the possession of the New York State Library. His sextant and chain are at Mount Vernon.

“The Young Surveyor” 1748 is a 1972 Litho, which measures 8”x10”. It is marked: “presented with the compliments of Washington National Insurance Company, Evanston, Illinois”. The artist is Walter Haskell Hinton. Litho 1972 G947

YOUNG WASHINGTON, SURVEYOR

This chromolithograph is a plate from an art journal, printed in 1898. It measures approximately 6.5 inches by 9.5 inches.

Young George Washington – 1732-1755 – Aristocrat and Frontiersman - Trade Card, 1979 Card# 23-02.

This Is A "History Of America" Card, and measures approximately 5 inches by 6 inches. The cards are Somewhat Rare, they were offered by subscription only in 1979-1981.

Event Card depicting George Washington as a Surveyor.

Event Card - GEORGE WASHINGTON - Father of Engineering Education" (Masonic)

Event Card - Collins Hand-painted #1952 George Washington - Surveyor

Event Card - George Washington, 1732-1799, Surveyor General For Virginia (Masonic)

1910 Patriotic Postcard – George Washington, Surveyor

This is one coin from a Franklin Mint limited edition proof set, titled: GREAT MOMENTS IN THE LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON. There were a total of 12 coins. This coin is solid sterling silver and plated with 24k gold.  This set was certified Oct. 15 1975. This coin (one of 12 in set) highlights George Washington’s first surveying expedition.

Collectible Plate - George Washington as a Surveyor is near the upper right.

George Washington as a Surveyor 1749 - An illustration (print at left) by Joseph Boggs Beale, circa (1841-1926)

The beautiful color image at right is from an actual "Magic Lantern Slide" using the same image by artist Joseph Boggs Beale, it is a gelatin on glass transparency, with color applied to it. .