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George Washington: "Cherry Tree" Juvenile Framed Textile. ...
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George Washington: "Cherry Tree" Juvenile Framed Textile. Circa 1806 "Threads of History" Number 39 Page 63 rare cotton kerchief: "Papa, I cannot, will not tell a lie!..." This original textile is attractively printed in deep Blue on white glazed cotton, having a bold well printed appearance, the fabric is solid with just some unobtrusive scattered toning. It measures 10.5" x 11.5" nicely framed to an overall size of 12" x 13.25" [not inspected out of its frame]. There is a large illustration at the top half depicting a young George Washington, holding his axe in his outstretched left hand and the famous cherry tree. The verse below explaining to his father the incident from his childhood, which reads, in part:"At six year old, George, full of boyish tricks, Would often please himself by chopping sticks. A friend, who witnessed oft his favorite sport, Once bought a hatchet of the small sort, And made a present to the darling boy... 'Papa, I cannot, will not tell a lie! My sharp bright hatchet gave the naughty stroke..."
Parson Weems "invented" the legend of George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and then telling the truth when confronted. The moral of this story summarized in the last line of text: "Afterwards the celebrated WASHINGTON."
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2025 July 12 Americana & Political Showcase Auction #32170 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 2025
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