The North Arch Gate

Containers:
Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2
Creator:
Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.), Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.), and Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Stereoscopic view of the north lane gate with a portion of the spinning house visible at left and a man standing to the right of the frame. The 19th century ice house can be seen in the distance. Mounted on orange board. The photographer's imprint on the stereograph mount reads, N. G. Johnson, Photographer, No. 317 Pa. Ave., Washington, D. C. Only Authorized Publisher of Mt. Vernon Views. The reverse of the stereograph has an adhered printed label - The North Arch Gate, Through which Washington brought his bride to Mount Vernon in 1759; and forty years afterwards his remains were carried through it down to the Old Tomb, with a Military escort. Copyright by the Mount Vernon Association.
Dimensions:
7 in. x 3 7/16 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.