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English: Title: Order of United Americans / M. Lafever, del. ; drawn on Stone by K[arl] Gildemeister.

Abstract/medium: 1 print on wove paper : lithograph printed in buff, black, and gold ; image 63 x 48.2 cm.

Summary: A certificate for the nativist fraternal organization the Order of United Americans. The central illustration shows one of the society's ceremonies in the interior of a massive neoclassical building with dome and barrel vault. The vignette is signed "M. Lafevre del," as is the vignette of the "Adopted design for Washington Monument, New York." Other scenes include (clockwise from upper right): "Adopted design for Washington Monument, New York"; a parade of United Americans passing a public school, with the title "Patriotism and Education Our country's hope!"; the inauguration of George Washington; Washington's reception at Trenton; the capture of Major Andre; the American Army at Valley Forge; General Marion at Snow Island; the Battle of Trenton; Bunker Hill; the British retreat from Concord; the Bunker Hill Monument; and the signing of the Declaration of Independence (after the painting by John Trumbull). At the top is an eagle with shield, and a streamer with the arms of the thirteen original states.