Fragment

Object number
99.11.17
Description
Piece of lining from George Washington's overcoat. The lining is accompanied by a letter written by Georgine Campbell. All four sides of cloth are fraying. 37 sticker on the envelope.

Lining is accompanied by a letter written by Miss Georgine Campbell. The letter reads: "this lining of General Washington's overcoat - given him by General Lafayette, was given to my mother by her sister-in-law, Jane Wray Washington, daughter of Needham Washington, grand-daughter of Lawrence Washington, and great-niece of George Washington." Miss Georgine Campbell gave the letter and piece of lining to Martha C. Codman on July 7th 1905.
Materials
cloth
Credit Line
Gift of Martha Codman
Related People & Organizations
Codman, Martha C. (associated)
Campbell, Georgine (associated)
Washington, George (associated)
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (associated)