Famous Washington painting to acquire new ornate frame, touchup

Sunday, February 15, 2009 | 5:30 p.m. CST; updated 5:45 p.m. CST, Sunday, February 15, 2009

NEW YORK — The iconic painting that depicts George Washington crossing the Delaware River is about to become even more dazzling. The plain frame that held the room-size painting is being replaced with an ornate recreation of its original.

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