Certificate of Membership in the Society of Cincinnati

Augustin Louis Belle|George Washington|Jean Jacques Le Veau|Pierre Charles L'Enfant

before 1784 · Engraving printed on vellum, ribbon inserted at upper left · Drawings and Prints

The Society of the Cincinnati's membership diploma was designed in France by L’Enfant, with decorative elements engraved in Paris. After being sent to the United States, the engraved text was added, and printed copies inscribed using pen and ink. This copy attests to Jacob Hyer's military service during the American Revolutionary war, and was signed at Mount Vernon by George Washington.

Artist

Augustin Louis Belle|George Washington|Jean Jacques Le Veau|Pierre Charles L'Enfant

Date

before 1784

Medium

Engraving printed on vellum, ribbon inserted at upper left

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924