The Mother of Washington in Nineteenth-Century America Decorative Accents ” and “mustard pots”

” and “mustard pots”

Introduced by Bruce Richardson

Dimensions: 60" W x 72" L

Houdon gave the bust to Washington and it has remained at Mount Vernon for over two centuries

a richly detailed Christmas pillow inspired by the warmth of traditional holiday décor

The Mother of Washington in Nineteenth-Century America Decorative Accents ” and “mustard pots”TO BE FEATURED IN A MOUNT VERNON BOOK TALK AND AUTHOR SIGNING ON OCTOBER 23,2025 In The Mother of Washington in Nineteenth Century America, Kate Haulman explores how Mary Ball Washington, mother of George Washington, became a symbol of republican motherhood and national virtue. Tracing nineteenth century memorials, literature, and public memory, Haulman shows how Americans used Marys story to shape ideas of motherhood, gender, and civic responsibility