Howard Nece to Lily Macalester Laughton, 1891 May 22
Scope and Contents
A.L.S. Re the mirror and table that belonged to Washington while in Philadelphia. Mirror with mahogany and gilt frame, glass unbroken. Owner is the granddaughter of Charles Wilson Peale, previously exhibited in the old Peale Museum. She also owns a tea caddy. Finds it difficult to secure interview with Miss North re item 9 in her letter. W-102, W-106
Dates
- Creation: 1891 May 22
Creator
- From the Collection: Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain material for preservation purposes.
Extent
From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet (117 legal-size clamshell flat storage boxes, 1 oversize clamshell flat storage box )
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Laughton, Lily Macalester Berghmans, 1832-1891 (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121 USA
703-799-3600