Old Tomb of Washington, as seen from the South Porch, and Window of Martha Washington's bed-chamber. Mt. Vernon., 1880

Item — Container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1

Identifier: RP-3612 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 131

Staff Only

Old Tomb of Washington, as seen from the South Porch, and Window of Martha Washington's bed-chamber. Mt. Vernon.

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

1880

Creator

Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.) (Photographer, Person)
Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.) (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 from an upper chamber in the Mansion looking south towards the old tomb. The Potomac River can be seen in the distance. Mounted on orange board. The photographer's imprint on the stereograph mount reads, N. G. Johnson, Photographer, No. 317 Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. Only Authorized Publisher of Mt. Vernon Views. The reverse of the stereograph has an adhered printed label - Old Tomb of Washington, as seen from the South Porch, and Window of Martha Washington's bed-chamber. Mt. Vernon. N. G. Johnson Photographer, 426 Seventh St. Washington, D.C. A stamp in blue ink reads: Copyright 1880 by the Mount Vernon Association.

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
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Old tomb Subject Source: Local sources