Revolutionary Memorials, 1874

Item — Container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1

Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 116

Staff Only

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 a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates

Creator

Jones, Geo. H. (Photographer, Person)
Jones, Geo. H. (Publisher, 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: 236 stereographs and 61 cabinet cards Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Stereoscopic view of a displayed George Washington manuscript. Washington is writing to Colonel Nathaniel Wade on 26 September 1780 regarding supplies to West Point. Mounted on yellow board. Printed on the front of mount: Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1874, by Geo. H. Jones, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. The reverse reads: Revolutionary Memorials, published by Geo. H. Jones, Photographer, Post Office Address, Box 347. Ispwich, Mass. Orders by mail receive prompt attention.

Dimensions

6 15/16 in. x 3 3/8 in.

Subjects

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