Butler's House, Mount Vernon.

Containers:
Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2
Creator:
Dillon, Luke C., 1836-1904
Language:
English .
Custodial history:

Cardboard mount: 6 1/2 in. x 4 1/4 in. (16.4 cm x 10.7 cm); Photographic print: 5 13/16 in. x 3 7/8 in. (14.8 cm x 9.9 cm)

Physical description:
Cabinet card of view from Mansion circle towards south lane with snow on the ground and rooftops. The circle storehouse [Butler's House] appears closest to the circle followed by the smokehouse, wash house and stable further down the lane (south). The following text is printed onto the reverse of the cardboard mount: Butler's House, Mount Vernon. Showing, near the Butler's House, and fenced around, the celebrated Magnolia Tree, planted by Washington in the year of his death, 1799. The leaves of this tree have been taken as mementoes to every part of the civilized globe. Copyright by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Union Association. Luke C. Dillon, Authorized Photographer, Office at Pullman's Gallery, 935 Penna. Avenue, Washington City, D. C.

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:
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