Mount Vernon 1792 Reverse Painted Ornament Glass Inspired by Martha Washington’s legendary

Inspired by Martha Washington’s legendary hospitality

Ellis offers a masterful reexamination of the American Revolution

Net Weight: 9 oz

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is one of many believed to have been owned by George Washington (circa 1789-1797)

Mount Vernon 1792 Reverse Painted Ornament Glass Inspired by Martha Washington’s legendaryAn image of Mount Vernon, inspired by the Edward Savage circa 1792 painting of the west front, is reverse painted on this glass holiday ornament. Reverse painting is a decorative technique long practiced by artists in Asia which was extremely fashionable in the 18th and 19th centuries. Reverse painting requires the artist to paint the design on one side of the glass so that it may be viewed the correct way from the other side. There are examples of