437 Washington Statue.
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 201
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 an international collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.
Dates
- 1856-1981
Creator
- Cremer, James, 1821-1893 (Photographer, Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 236 stereographs and 61 cabinet cards Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Stereoscopic view of the statue of George Washington near Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sculpted by Joseph A. Bailly. Mounted on orange board. The photographers imprint on the front of the cardboard mount reads: James Cremer, Photographer and Publisher, 18 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia. The back of the mount includes a printed history for Independence Hall or "State House," Philadelphia.
Dimensions
7 in. x 3 3/4 in.
- Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Philadelphia (Pa.) Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Stereographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
Creator
- Cremer, James, 1821-1893 (Photographer, Person)
- Bailly, Joseph Alexis, 1825-1883 (Sculptor, Person)
- Cremer, James, 1821-1893 (Publisher, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
