Bushrod Washington's pise greenhouse

Containers:
Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2
Creator:
Cremer, James, 1821-1893 and Cremer, James, 1821-1893
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Stereoscopic view of Bushrod Washington's earthen or pise greenhouse built adjacent to Washington's original greenhouse (partially destroyed by fire in 1835). To the right of the photograph you can see a portion of the upper garden wall. The greenhouse as well as the surrounding structures are in a state of disrepair. Photograph was taken by James Cremer (Philadelphia), c. 1860. Mounted on cream board. A label adhered to the reverse of the cardboard mount reads: James Cremer, Publisher of Stereoscopic Views, 18 South Eighth St, Philadelphia. Stereoscopes and Views, Wholesale and Retail.
Dimensions:
6 11/16 in. x 3 1/4 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.