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Card photographs

 Subject
Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Scope Note: Paper photographic prints made by a variety of processes on commercially produced cardboard mounts of standard sizes (with some variation). Introduced in the 1850s. This term includes negatives and unmounted photographic prints intended for such standard mounts. Often portraits.

Found in 863 Collections and/or Records:

(1)-5684-Washington Monument (555 ft. high) from the N. W. - Washington, D. C.

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 075
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: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

(13)-9515-General Robert E. Lee's old home. (N. W.), at Arlington, Va.

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: HPC - Stereographs
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1850-2010
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Arlington House

(14) - 9516 - Home of Washington, memorial of the Republic's founder, Mt. Vernon, Va.

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 211
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: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

(14)-9516 - Home of Washington, memorial of the Republic's founder, Mt. Vernon, Va.

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: HPC - Stereographs
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1850-2010
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

(14)-9516-Home of Washington, memorial of the Republic's founder, Mt. Vernon, Va.

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-3226 ; Photo-7195
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1850-2010
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

(14)-9516 - Home of Washington, memorial of the Republic's founder, Mt. Vernon, Va.

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: 2019-VR-027.020
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1850-2010
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

(14) Home of Washington, preserved in memory of the Republic's founder, Mount Vernon, Virginia. , 1908

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: HPC - Stereographs
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Copyright: 1908
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

(14) Home of Washington, preserved in memory of the Republic's founder, Mount Vernon, Virginia., 1908

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 208
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: 1908
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

(15) Tomb of America's greatest citizen, Washington, at Mount Vernon, Virginia., 1904

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-422 ; Photo-3747
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Copyright: 1904
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Tomb - New Tomb

(15) Tomb of America's greatest citizen, Washington, at Mount Vernon, Virginia., 1903

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: 2019-VR-027.019
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: 1903
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Tomb - New Tomb

16-sided barn built by George Washington on Dogue Run farm.

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 044
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: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

(28) The Home of Washington, the Republic’s Founder, Mount Vernon, Va., near Washington, U. S. A., 1906

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: 2018-VR-022.009
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: 1906
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

28. Washington's Tomb, Mt. Vernon, Va., 1909

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-82 ; St-4092
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Copyright: 1909
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Tomb - New Tomb

28. Washington's Tomb, Mt. Vernon, Va., 1909

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 183
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: 1909
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

29 Statue of George Washington, U. S. Capitol

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 072
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: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

(29) The Tomb of Washington at Mt. Vernon, Va, near Washington, U. S. A., 1906

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 228
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: 1906
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

33. Lafayette Room-Mt. Vernon., 1894-1900

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: RP-428 ; Photo-3757
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: 1894-1900
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 2 / Blue Room - New Jersey Room

33. Lafayette Room-Mt. Vernon., 1894-1900

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: 2017-VR-006.002
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: 1894-1900
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 2 / Blue Room - New Jersey Room

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

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-433 ; Photo-3775
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Copyright: 1901; April 14, 1903 (patented)
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

165 Washington's Grave, Mt. Vernon

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-19 ; St-3042
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1850-2010
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Tomb - New Tomb

165 Washington's Grave, Mt. Vernon./166. Black Hawk, Apache Chief.

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: R-388 ; PG-1241
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1850-2010
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Tomb - New Tomb

166 Tomb of Washington, Mt. Vernon, Va., 1902

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-82 ; St-4091
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Copyright: 1902
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Tomb - New Tomb

166 Tomb of Washington, Mt. Vernon, Va., 1902, April 14, 1903 (patented)

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 227
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: 1902; Other: April 14, 1903 (patented)
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

303. Home of Washington--the "Father of His Country"--Mt. Vernon, Va., 1900

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 229
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: 1900
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

402a Statue, Union Square N.Y.

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 191
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: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

437 Washington Statue.

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 201
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: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

702. Mt. Vernon, Va. Gen. Washington Tomb., 1898

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-15 ; St-3036
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates: Copyright: 1898
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Tomb - New Tomb

742 Washington Park. Chicago, Ill.

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 087
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: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

1009--Wall Street, New York, N. Y., U. S. A., 1890

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 066
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: 1890
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

1241 "Washington Walk" Wash'n D. C.

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 198
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: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection
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