Centennial of Washington's Inauguration 1889

This silver medal, created in 1889 by Charles Cushing Wright, commemorates the 100th anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration as the first president of the United States. The medal depicts Washington in profile, with his hair tied in a queue, a popular hairstyle at the time. The inscription "George Washington, First President of the United States, Inaugurated April 30, 1789" surrounds Washington's portrait, highlighting the historical significance of the event. This small but significant piece of American history is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.