218. Mt. Vernon Mansion, East Front. Gen. George Washington's Old Home.

Item — Container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1

Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 163

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218. Mt. Vernon Mansion, East Front. Gen. George Washington's Old Home.

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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

Creation: 1856-1981

Creator

From the Collection: Waldsmith, Robert, 1913-1993 (Collector, 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 the southeast corner of the Mansion at Mount Vernon. Color photomechanical print. The reverse of the card includes a printed history of the estate and tomb and the identification number A8523.