This brass is one of a very limited
edition made in England to commemorate the American Bicentenary in 1976. The
original design is the work of Roger Jones, and was engraved by Ray Hedger. The
design reflects the classical style so popular for memorials in English
churches around 1776.
Washington was of
English descent, and was living on his American estate at Mount Vernon when the
dispute between the British home government and the colonists broke out. He
became one of the leaders of the local opposition and later was elected to the
first Congress at Philadelphia. The following year, 1775, saw him as Commander
in Chief of the American Army, and from that time to the end of the struggle in
1783 he was trusted and loved by the people. He became the first President of
the republic in 1789, served a second term, but refused election to a third
term.
The brass acquired by the Wachs Brass Rubbing Centre while located in England, was actually delivered on July 4, 1976. Rubbings of it are available in a choice of colors.
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