1009--Wall Street, New York, N. Y., U. S. A., 1890
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 066
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 315 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 an international collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.
Dates
- 1890
Creator
- Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910 (Sculptor, Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 236 stereographs and 61 cabinet cards Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Stereographic view of Wall Street in New York City. A statue of George Washington at Wall and Broad Streets is by John Quincy Adams Ward. It was unveiled in 1883. Entitled "Taking the Oath as President," it stands in front of the Sub-Treasury Building which was the site of Federal Hall. The statue is 13-feet high and stands on 6 foot pedestal. Mounted on pink board. The publisher's imprint on the front of the card reads: Keystone View Company. Manufactures & Publishers. Meadville, Pa., St. Louis, Mo., San Francisco, Cal., Toronto, Can., New York, N.Y., London, England. 1009--Wall Street, New York, N. Y., U. S. A. The reverse includes a description of the sculpture and the significance of the site on which it stands.
Dimensions
7 1/16 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
- New York City Subject Source: Local sources
- Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Stereographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
Creator
- Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910 (Sculptor, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
