The Home of Washington Illustrated. No. 12; Mansion, West Front.

Containers:
Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1
Creator:
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Stereoscopic view of the west front of the Mansion from the bowling green. Stereograph is part of a series of views 'The home of Washington Illustrated,' created by photographer Alexander Gardner, 1866-1875. Gardner was contracted by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association to create views of the estate to be sold by the Association. This stereograph is No. 12 of a set of 30 as indicated on the printed list found on the reverse of the card. Gardner creates sets of 10, 30, 40 and 45 views. Some of the images are repeated throughout the series. The date 'Mar. 28th '74' is penciled on the reverse.
Dimensions:
6 7/8 in. x 3 3/8 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.