The home of Washington Illustrated. No. 20, Mansion, East Front, from the N.E.

Containers:
Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Creator:
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Stereoscopic view of the east front of the Mansion taken from the northeast, circa 1870. The balustrade has been removed for repair. Two men are standing next to the cellar entrance. The stereograph is from a series titled, 'The home of Washington Illustrated.' Mounted on tan colored board. The reverse of the card includes a list of 40 views, a drawn line indicates this as being No. 20. Published by Alexander Gardner, 921 Penna. Avenue, Washington D. C. for the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association. For Sale only at Mount Vernon.
Dimensions:
6 3/4 in. x 3 3/8 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.