Tree in Cambridge under which Washington assumed command of the Army
Photographer
Unknown
Date1896
MediumSilver gelatin print
Dimensions3 1/8 × 3 3/8 in. (7.9 × 8.6 cm)
Overall, Support: 4 1/4 × 5 1/4 in. (10.8 × 13.3 cm)
Overall, Support: 4 1/4 × 5 1/4 in. (10.8 × 13.3 cm)
SignedAug 1/96 D (lower left corner, verso)
InscribedTree in Cambridge under which Washington assumed command of the Army (handwritten, verso)
MarkingsA-6 (Upper left and right corners, verso)
Credit LineGift of Norman H. Pollock
Object number2024.41.39
Not on view
DescriptionAn image of two woman standing under a tree with a plaque that states, "Under this tree Washington first took command of the American Army July 31,1775"
