George Washington

Containers:
Box 1
Creator:
Boude & Miley Photographers, Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827, and Lee, Mary Randolph Custis, 1808-1873
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Carte de visite photograph of an engraved portrait of George Washington after Charles Willson Peale. The reverse of the card is signed by Mary Custis Lee and includes a note in her hand that reads, 'Taken from an original portrait at Arlington in the provincial uniform.' The photographer's stamp on reverse reads: Boude Miley, Photographers, Lexington, Va.
Dimensions:
2 7/16 in. x 4 in.

Access and use

Location of collection:
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.