Carte de visite; Washington as a Mason

Item — Container: Box 1 - Waldsmith - cabinet cards

Identifier: RP-3216 ; Waldsmith CC61

Staff Only

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

1856-1981

Creator

From the Collection: Waldsmith, Robert, 1913-1993 (Collector, 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

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Photograph of artwork of George Washington as a Mason on carte de visite mount. Washington is portrayed in a black suit, Masonic apron and collar. He holds a copy of 'Ancient Masonic Constitutions' and stands next to a pedestal and chair.

Dimensions

2 3/8 in. x 4 in.

Subjects

Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Cartes de visite Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Freemasonry Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Washington, George, 1732-1799