Washington's Bed and Room Where He Died, (December 14, 1799,) Mount Vernon Mansion., 1884-1894

Item — Container: Box 1 - Waldsmith - cabinet cards

Identifier: RP-3216 ; Waldsmith CC34

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Washington's Bed and Room Where He Died, (December 14, 1799,) Mount Vernon Mansion.

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 a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates

1884-1894

Creator

Dillon, Luke C., 1836-1904 (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

Cabinet card of oval shaped view of Washington's room at Mount Vernon. The view includes the bed, windows (floor to ceiling), and furnishings. The following text is printed directly onto the reverse of the cardboard mount: Washington's Bed and Room Where He Died, (December 14, 1799,) Mount Vernon Mansion. Copyrighted by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Union Association. Luke C. Dillon, Authorized Photographer, Office at Pullman's Gallery, 935 Penna. Avenue, Washington City, D. C.

Dimensions

Card mount: 6 1/2 in. x 4 1/4 in. Photograph: 5 7/8 in. x 3 15/16 in.

Subjects

Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Cabinet photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Mansion Interiors Subject Source: Local sources
Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) Subject Source: Naf
Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Washington Bedchamber Subject Source: Local sources