Washington Monument Commemorative Glass Paperweight sun catcher showing the first signing of

showing the first signing of the Articles of Confederation in 1778

a deputy collector of revenue for the district of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia

Frenchman Edouard de Laboulaye wanted to create something to celebrate America’s and France’s shared commitment to liberty and the recent abolition of slavery in America

against a rising sun

he left behind in various ingenious hiding places the papers that recorded the story of his dramatic career and the exact details of his masterly campaigns

Washington Monument Commemorative Glass Paperweight sun catcher showing the first signing ofUpdated on March 22, 2026: This has been sold. Colorless pressed glass replica of the Washington Monument, produced as a commemorative souvenir. The base is detailed with embossed decoration, including the date the cornerstone was laid, the date the monument was dedicated, the height and weight of the monument, the date Washington was born and when he died, an image of him and a Masonic emblem. Size: Shipping $15. Please allow two weeks for shipping.