Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber, Where She Died.

Containers:
Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2
Creator:
Dillon, Luke C., 1836-1904 and Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Stereoscopic view of Mansion's south lumber room, once believed to have been occupied by Mrs. Washington upon George Washington's death and formally titled 'Mrs. Washington's Bed Room or Chamber.' Later determined that Mrs. Washington resided in a different chamber on the third floor of the Mansion. Mounted on orange board. Text printed directly on the reverse of the the cardboard mount reads: Martha Washington's Bed Chamber, Where She Died. (May 1801.) [Martha Washington died on May 22, 1802] Mount Vernon Mansion. 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.
Dimensions:
6 15/16 in. x 3 7/16 in.
Related material:

Stereograph same as RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 054; Image identifier - DA_003249

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.