South gateway (stereograph, right frame) - 2 of 2

Containers:
Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7)
Creator:
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Physical description:
Glass negative (right 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 - 4 3/16 in. x 6 7/16 in. (10.63 cm x 16.35 cm)
Related material:

see DA_003766

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:
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