Floral Designs, in honor of G. A. R., Public Garden, Boston, 1890

Containers:
Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Creator:
Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901 and Ball, Thomas, 1819-1911
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Hand-colored stereoscopic view of an equestrian statue of George Washington by Thomas Ball installed in Boston's Public Garden. The bronze sculpture was commissioned in 1859, modeled in 1864, and cast and dedicated in 1869. Mounted on beige board. The photographer's imprint on the front of the card reads: Excelsive Stereo. Views, By W. M. Chase. Floral Designs, in honor of G. A. R., Public Garden, Boston, 1890.
Dimensions:
7 in. x 3 1/2 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.