The Inauguration of Washington as First President of the United States, April 30th 1789 – At the Old City Hall, New York – The oath of office was administered by Chancellor Livingston of the States of New York – Mr. Otis the Secretary of the Senate holding up the Bible on a crimson cushion.

Currier & Ives|George Washington

1876 · Hand-colored lithograph · Drawings and Prints

The Inauguration of Washington as First President of the United States, April 30th 1789 – At the Old City Hall, New York – The oath of office was administered by Chancellor Livingston of the States of New York – Mr. Otis the Secretary of the Senate holding up the Bible on a crimson cushion. — Currier & Ives|George Washington

Scene from the American history. Eleven men witness Washington taking the oath of office. He places his right hand on an open bible and holds a sword with his left hand. Figures noted in key below image include Alexander Hamilton, Chancellor Livingston, Roger Sherman, Mr. Otis, John Adams, Baron Steuben, and General Knox.

Artist: Currier & Ives|George Washington
Date: 1876
Medium: Hand-colored lithograph
Department: Drawings and Prints
Credit line: Bequest of Adele S. Colgate, 1962