Washington's Headquarters, Valley Forge.

Item — Container: Box 1 - Waldsmith - cabinet cards

Identifier: RP-3216 ; Waldsmith CC60

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Washington's Headquarters, Valley Forge.

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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

Creation: 1856-1981

Creator

Fisher, S. R. (Samuel Ritter), 1834-1908 (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 Washington's headquarters at Valley Forge in Morristown, Pennsylvania. The house and grounds are covered in snow. A notation of 'No 3' is written above the fence line on the lower left edge of the photograph. Printed directly onto the lower edge of cardboard mount is: Photo. by S. R. Fisher, Washington's Headquarters, Valley Forge, Morristown, PA.