No. 194. - The Tomb of Washington.

Containers:
Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Creator:
England, William, 1830-1896 and London Stereoscopic Company
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Stereoscopic view of Washington's Tomb at Mount Vernon accessed by a wooden-planked walkway, circa 1859. One man is standing and peering into the vault, another man is seated on the ground. A ladder leans up against the structure. A printed description on the reverse describes the tomb and its location at Mount Vernon. Part of the American Scenery series.
Dimensions:
6 13/16 in. x 3 1/4 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.