South gateway (stereograph, left frame) - 1 of 2

Containers:
Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7)
Creator:
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Physical description:
Glass negative (left frame) of stereoscopic view of the south lane from the Mansion circle looking south towards the stable. Possibly by Alexander Gardner, 1866-1875. The view shows an African American man sitting on stump next to a hitching post. A white male leans against a tree next to the 'Butler's House' (Circle Storehouse). The south lane gate can be seen in the distance. Remnants of tape are visible along the edges of the glass.
Dimensions:
single frame - 3 9/16 in. x 6 5/16 in. (9.04 cm x 16.03 cm)

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.