16557 Old Custis House of Washington's Courting Days, Williamsburg, Va.
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
- 1856-1981
Extent
From the Collection: 236 stereographs and 61 cabinet cards Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Stereoscopic view of house in Williamsburg, Virginia where George Washington courted Martha Dandridge Custis. Mounted on gray board. Publisher's imprint on the front of the cardboard mount read: Keystone View Company Manufactures, Publishers, Copyrighted Made in the U. S. A. Meadville, Pa., New York, N. Y., Chicago, Ill. London, England. Title - 16557 Old Custis House of Washington's Courting Days, Williamsburg, Va. [Part of a series] 6.
Dimensions
7 in. x 3 1/2 in.
- 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
- Williamsburg (Va.) Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
