The home of Washington Illustrated. No. 8; Tomb of Washington.

Containers:
Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Creator:
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Stereoscopic view of the new tomb at Mount Vernon with two men peering into the vault, circa 1870. Mounted on beige board. The stereograph is No. 8 in a group of 40 views. Photographed by (Alexander) Gardner, 921 Penna. Avenue, Washington, D. C. For the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association.
Dimensions:
6 7/8 in. x 3 7/16 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.