Butler's House. Mount Vernon

Containers:
Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Creator:
Dillon, Luke C., 1836-1904 and Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Stereoscopic view of the circle storehouse formerly called the Butler's House looking down the south lane. Mounted on orange board. The full title printed on the reverse reads, 'Butler's House, Mount Vernon, Showing, near the Butler's House, and fenced around, the celebrated Magnolia Tree, planted by Washington in the year of his death, 1799. The leaves of this tree have been taken as mementoes to every part of the civilized globe.' Copyright by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Union Association. Luke C. Dillon, Authorized Photographer, Office at Pullman's Gallery, 935 Penna. Avenue, Washington City, D. C.
Dimensions:
6 15/16 in. x 3 7/16

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.