Tomb of Washington, Mt. Vernon

Containers:

Waldsmith Collection - Box 1

Creator:

Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.) and Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.)

Language:

English .

Physical description:

Stereoscopic view of the tomb at Mount Vernon. Mounted on orange board. The photographer's imprint on the front of the card reads, N. G. Johnson, Photographer, 426 7th St., Washington D. C. Only Authorized Publisher of Mount Vernon Views. A printed label affixed the reverse reads: Tomb of Washington, Mt. Vernon. The ante room to the Vault is about 12 feet square, and here are seen the Sarcophagi; the one on the right containing the remains of George Washington, and that on the left, those of Martha, his wife. It was built in accordance with the directions contained in Washington's will, to which his remains were removed in 1831. N. G. Johnson, Photographer, 426 7th St., Washington, D. C. Only authorized publisher of Mt. Vernon Views.

Dimensions:

6 15/16 in. x 3 7/16 in.

Subjects:

Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Tomb
Stereographs
Photographs
Albumen prints
Card Photographs

Names:

Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.)

Places:

Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate)

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