Thomas Bushrod

Containers:
Box 31
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Watercolor head-and-shoulders portrait of Thomas Bushrod. A handwritten caption below the artwork reads: Thomas Bushrod - The new guard at Washington's tomb. Bushrod served as a guard at Washington's tomb from 1898-1902. The artwork was featured in Harrison Dodge's book, "Mount Vernon, its owner and its story," 1932.
Dimensions:
5 1/8 in. x 5 1/16 in.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
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.