Likenesses of Washington and the many portraits
A survey of Washington portraits from 1772 to 1798 notes no two painters captured the general exactly alike yet all retain a shared likeness. It highlights the life mask by Houden, the Verret de St Memin profile, Peale’s multiple sittings, Trumbull’s works, and Stuart’s famed Athenaeum portrait with its dental distortions and financial struggles shaping the artist’s output.
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Washington
Jean Antoine Houden
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Capitol
Richmond
Verret de St. Memin
St. Memin
Inet
Chary
Charles Wilson Peale
Peale
Robert Edge Pine
Hendon
Philadelphia
Joseph Harrison
Trumbull
John Trumbull
LTS
M. de Neufville
Amsterdam
Tromint
Gilbert Stuart
Athenaeum
Washington portraits and legendary skull trophies in history
The piece surveys Washington portraits by artists like Peale and St Memin noting how they captured the man, his stature, and features. It recounts Mercer’s 1760 description of Washington’s height, eyes, brow, hair, and smallpox scars, plus later notes on his hearing and dental work. It shifts to grisly souvenirs in the Philippines where Igorrotes kept skulls of Spanish soldiers, hinting at head hunting as tribal sport, and ends with a humorous dialogue about changing social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Wilson Peale
Stuart
St. Memin
Peale
Simitiere
Dunlap
Weight
Pine
Hondon
Tremage
Mme de Brehan
Golager
Ravage
Trumbull
A. Robertson
Wertmuller
R. Peale
Sharples
Woden
George Mercer
Helug Stratzbt
Bargesses
Waehingté
Mercer
Athens
Maclay
Jefferson
Philippines
Jenks
Christian Herald
Spring Rowing Training Builds Endurance for Candidates
The rowing candidates at the university will train three times weekly in the gym and run cross country. A large squad from last year’s substitutes and freshmen joins veterans, aiming to peak for spring regatta work on the Hudson. Coach Hice expects improved wind and stamina for shell racing.
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Ting
University Hall
Hudson
Hice
Poughkeepare
Rice
Columbia
Pat
Remarkable Women and Witty Exchange in 19th Century Gossip
A collage of quips and cartoons voices from 19th century papers profiles social satire on romance money class and education. It references lively banter about women intelligence and marriage amid humorous exchanges and mock serious moralizing in multiple city papers.
Sure Enough and Hewitt Analyze Saragette Busiless
Jewett argues that carried to its logical conclusion the plan would force her to transfer funds to her husband, a stance noted in the Spokane Spokesman Review with cautious skepticism about the financial maneuver.
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Hewitt
Jewett
Spokane Spokesman Review
Chauffeur Career Dilemma Piques Young Suitor Judge
A judge voices a plan to join a chauffeur training path as a tentative marriage route. The exchange hints at elopement chances with a millionaire’s daughter amid doubts and social expectations.
Reflected Her Nature Failings in a Mirror Jest
A jocular item from Chicago News humor column Higher Up and Pathinder quotes a judge who jokes about trying people who have motored. The exchange centers on vanity and social satire as Cary or Maudie refer to jealousy and self-image.
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Jude
Pathinder
Assured Futures in a Theory of Heredity Dialogue
In a brisk exchange Miss Cayenne asserts a profound faith in heredity while Briggins expresses doubt about his children's intelligence. The line reveals tensions about nature versus nurture and parental pride in the context of emerging genetic ideas.
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Briggins
Miss Cayenne
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Boston Transcript
Grist
The
Sport Mill
Tuhlen
Brooklyn Nine
Augustia
Charleston
8. C
Savannah
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Newark
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Cincinnati
Loudermilk
Chicago
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Lontaville
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Princeton Athletic Association
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Board of Athletic Control
University Felt
Alumeni
England
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Taber
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A. N
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Oxford University
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Rhodes
Oxford
Jackson Hind Tabor
Osfort
Browneman
Cide
Pather
America
Warren Rehutt
Schutt
Fos
Pacific Coast League
Peasm
Western Power Boat Association
Wows
Peoria
Johnny Kilbane
Jutiny Dundee of
New York
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Cal
American Prep
Great Miler
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Jack
Mr. Pneurich
Philadelphia Ledger
Mra. Wombat
Washington Herald
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Merah
Wille
Lippincott’s
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Bulletin
Challie
Li Wall Street
Miley
Mos Antique
Queen Anne
Ules
Ming Fert
Mary Mim—Cholly
Carrie Caustique
Boston ‘Transcript
Siero
Pitteburgh Press
Carrie
May
Maudie
Micago News
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