KL65015 -- Historic Washington Bible. This View is Non-Stereoscopic.

Item — Container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1

Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 112

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

1856-1981

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

Additional Description

Physical Description

Curved stereoscopic view of the 'Washington Bible.' Mounted on gray board. Keystone View Company, Manufacturers, Copyrighted Made in U.S.A., Publishers, Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago Ill. London, England. The reverse includes a printed history of its use at Valley Forge and the faith of 'great' men. Number H89 in a series. Note: Bible appears to be Martha Washington's Bible which George Washington purchased for her in New York on August 18, 1789. This Bible is in the special collection at Mount Vernon [W-1659].

Dimensions

7 in. x 3 1/2 in.

Subjects

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