American, late 19th Century. Painted wood. Wear, replaced eye screws. Approx. 11"h. 48"w. Purchased at an auction near Washington, Pennsylvania. Friendship Hill was Albert Gallatin's country estate (so-named for his many friends and business associates) located near New Geneva, which Gallatin founded and named after his hometown of Geneva, Switzerland. Albert Gallatin was appointed to Secretary of the Treasury by President Thomas Jefferson in 1801. Gallatin served in the position for nearly 13 years, notably reducing the national debt, overseeing the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, and funding Lewis & Clark's exploration. From The First Installment of The Beth & Earl Trimble Salt Glazed Stoneware Collection.