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According to N. PIELH General Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Armies, born in Virginia in 1733 Etching in black. 21.5 x 17 cm Wood and gilded stucco frame with pearls and oves.

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According to N. PIELH General Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Armies, born in Virginia in 1733 Etching in black. 21.5 x 17 cm Wood and gilded stucco frame with pearls and oves.

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