165 Home of Washington, Mount Vernon, Va., 1901, April 14, 1903 (patented)

Item — Container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1

Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 230

Staff Only

165 Home of Washington, Mount Vernon, Va.

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

Copyright: 1901
April 14, 1903 (patented)

Creator

H.C. White Co. (Publisher, Organization)
White, Hawley C. (Photographer, 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 east front of the Mansion at Mount Vernon from the southeast lawn. Mounted on gray board. The publisher's imprint on the front of the cardboard mount reads: The "Perfec" Stereograph. (Trade Mark.) Patented April 14, 1903. Other Patents Pending. H. C. White Co., Publishers. General Office and Works, North Bennington, Vt., U.S.A. Title: 165 Home of Washington, Mount Vernon, Va. Copyright 1901 by H. C. White Co.