714. Mt. Vernon Mansion, East Front and Lawn.
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, color photomechanical print, of the east front of the Mansion from the northeast east. Printed on cream colored mount.
Dimensions
7 in. x 3 1/2 in.
- Mansion exterior Subject Source: Local sources
- Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) Subject Source: Naf
- Photomechanical prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Stereographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Creator
- From the Collection: Waldsmith, Robert, 1913-1993 (Collector, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
P.O. Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121 United States
703-799-3600
