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Little is known about the artist, George A. Hayes. A painting signed by the artist, Bare Knuckles, is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, Gift of Edgar Willam and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch ( 1980.62.9)

The work looks slightly askew in our image, that is easily rectified as the work hangs from an eyelet in the center of the frame, but has room to float and swing. One side showing less wear than the other. Small tears visible to the sides and a small loss at the bottom edge. Areas of loss to the paint visible, but particularly to the side showing George Washington. Traces of foxing and surface dirt/residue.

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