Notes, Deer park wall, 1798 October
Item — Box: 14, Folder: 1798.10.00
Identifier: RM-770; MS-5082
Scope and Contents
George Washington’s deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black. Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following “the natural shape of the hill.”
Dates
- 1798 October
Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Person)
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 items for preservation purposes.
Extent
From the Collection: approx. 25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Architectural documents Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Deer park Subject Source: Local sources
- Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) Subject Source: Naf
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
Contact:
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
