Description
David Brearley was a representative from New Jersey and a signatory on the U.S. Constitution. Brearley was arrested by the British for high treason but freed by a group of patriots. He was a colonel in the militia during the war. At the Constitutional Convention, he opposed proportional representation, favoring one vote for each state in Congress. President Washington appointed him as a federal district judge, a position he held until his death in 1790.
This David Brearley mug is part of our US Constitution series profiling the 39 signatories of the US Constitution. The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, by 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, presided over by George Washington. Six of these men also signed the Declaration of Independence: George Clymer, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Morris, George Read, Roger Sherman, and James Wilson.
The biographical History Mugs were created to teach and inspire individuals to learn about our diverse and interesting history. The biographies were researched and written by history enthusiast, Robert Compton. He colorized most of the historic photos and images used on the mugs, which were originally black and white or sepia-tone. The images and biographies are imprinted on mugs at his studio in rural Vermont.
- Mugs are food and microwave safe.
- To preserve photographic quality we recommend hand washing.
- Mugs are usually shipped within 3-5 days.
