The Home of Washington Illustrated. Mansion, East Front

Containers:
Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1
Creator:
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Stereoscopic view of east front of the mansion at Mount Vernon taken from the east lawn, c. 1870. Balustrade and porch have been temporarily removed. Mounted on tan board. This stereograph is from a series of 40 views. Typically, there is a line or dash marked next to the specific numbered view on the printed list on the reverse. In this case, there is no indicator. Photograph would be either No. 17, 18 or 19. Photographed by (Alexander) Gardner, 921 Penna. Avenue, Washington, D. C. For the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association.
Dimensions:
6 7/8 in. x 3 7/16 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.