George Clymer, by unidentified artist, after Charles Willson Peale, c 1807-1810.


Oil on canvas painting of George Clymer, by unidentified artist, copy after Charles Willson Peale
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A signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the federal Constitution, George Clymer purchased Summerseat in 1798 during the bankruptcy sale of Robert Morris's properties. In 1805 Clymer deeded the property to his son, Henry, who sold it seven years later.