Pilgrimage of Washington, Columbia, Potomac and De Molay Commanderies, of the District of Columbia to Mount Vernon in Honor of Washington Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar of Hartford, Ct., Oct. 16th 1872, October 16, 1872
Scope and Contents
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
- October 16, 1872
Creator
- Bell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) (Photographer, Organization)
Extent
From the Collection: 236 stereographs and 61 cabinet cards Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Stereographic view of Knights Templar posing in front in front of the Mansion on the east lawn. The Knights visited Mount Vernon as part of their pilgrimage to Washington D. C. in October 1872. Mounted on yellow board. Imprinted text on the reverse reads: Pilgrimage of Washington, Columbia, Potomac and De Molay Commanderies, of the District of Columbia to Mount Vernon in Honor of Washington Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar of Hartford, Ct., Oct. 16th 1872. Photographed and published by Bell & Bro., No. 319 Penn Avenue, Washington, D. C.
Dimensions
6 15/16 in. x 3 3/8 in.
- Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Freemasonry Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
- Mansion exterior Subject Source: Local sources
- Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Stereographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Creator
- Bell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) (Photographer, Organization)
- Bell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) (Publisher, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
