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Stereographs

 Subject
Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Scope Note: Two nearly identical photographs or photomechanical prints, paired to produce the illusion of a single three-dimensional image; usually viewed with a stereoscope. Typically, photographic prints on card mounts, but may be daguerreotypes, glass negatives, or other processes. Card mounts commonly 3.5 x 7 in. (9 x 18 cm.) up to 5 x 7 in. (12 x 18 cm.). Popular in the United States 1859-1920s.

Found in 458 Collections and/or Records:

Untitled [Mount Vernon], 1870-1875

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-3196 ; Photo-7159q
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: 1870-1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

Untitled [Mount Vernon], 1875

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-7 ; St-3022
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: 1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

[Untitled] Mount Vernon, c. 1870

 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: c. 1870
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

Untitled [Mount Vernon Mansion], c. 1873

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 034
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: c. 1873
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Mount Vernon Mansion], c. 1926

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 085
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: c. 1926
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Mount Vernon Mansion]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 169
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
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Mount Vernon Mansion from the southeast], 1858

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-25 St-3067
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: 1858
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

Untitled [New Room]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 188
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
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [New Room], 1878-1883

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-370
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: 1878-1883
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / New Room - Mansion

Untitled [New Room], 1878-1883

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-678 ; Photo-4826
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: 1878-1883
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / New Room - Mansion

Untitled [Outbuildings at Mt. Vernon]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 123
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
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Path to Wharf], c. 1891

 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: c. 1891
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Wharf

[Untitled] South Lumber Room, 1878-1883

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 040
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: 1878-1883
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Stable at Mount Vernon], before 1910

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-5 ; St-3014
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: before 1910
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / South Lane

Untitled [Statue of George Washington]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 150
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
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Tomb at Mount Vernon]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 156
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
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Tomb at Mount Vernon], 1866-1875

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-9 ; St-3027
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: 1866-1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Tomb - New Tomb

Untitled [Tomb at Mount Vernon], 1866-1875

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-9 ; St-3028
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: 1866-1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Tomb - New Tomb

Untitled [Tomb at Mount Vernon]

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-398 ; Photo-3696
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 / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Tomb - New Tomb

Untitled [Tomb at Mount Vernon]

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: PG-91 ; RP-2 ; St-3005
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 / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Tomb - New Tomb

Untitled [Tomb of Washington], June 1859

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 157
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: June 1859
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Tomb of Washington], February 13, 1869

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 168
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: February 13, 1869
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Tomb of Washington], 1858

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 171
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: 1858
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

[Untitled] Tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 030
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
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Washington Bedchamber]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 172
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
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Washington Monument, Richmond, Va.]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 095
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
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Washington's Family Dining Room]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 170
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
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Washington's Headquarters], possibly August 20, 1878

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 192
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: possibly August 20, 1878
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Washington's Residence, Mt. Vernon], c. 1859

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 117
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: c. 1859
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Washington's Tomb], 1866-1875

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 184
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: 1866-1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection
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