Tomb of Washington, Mt. Vernon., 1880
Scope and Contents
Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.
Dates
- 1880
Creator
- Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.) (Photographer, Person)
- Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union (Copyright holder, 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 items for preservation purposes.
Extent
From the Collection: 236 stereographs and 61 cabinet cards Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Stereoscopic view of the path to Washington's tomb. Two visitors stand next to the tomb's entrance. A third person can be seen at the far right. Mounted on orange board. The front of the stereograph has the photographer's imprint, N. G. Johnson Photographer, No. 317 Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. Only Authorized Publisher of Mt. Vernon Views. A preprinted label affixed on the reverse reads, Tomb of Washington, Mt. Vernon, The ante room to the Vault is about 12 feet square, and here are seen the Sarcophagi; the one on the right containing the remains of George Washington, and that on the left, those of Martha, his wife. It was built in acccordance with the directions contained in Washington's will, to which his remains were removed in 1831. Copyright by the Mt. Vernon Association, 1880.
Dimensions
6 15/16 in. x 3 7/16 in.
- Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Stereographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Tomb Subject Source: Local sources
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
P.O. Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121 United States
703-799-3600
