Envelope with commemorative 200th anniversary of Gunston Hall stamp

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)

Preferred citation:

Envelope with commemorative 200th anniversary of Gunston Hall stamp, C0371, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
Envelope with commemorative 200th anniversary of Gunston Hall stamp, dated June 12, 1958.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Envelope with commemorative 200th anniversary of Gunston Hall stamp, C0371, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Envelope with commemorative 200th anniversary of Gunston Hall stamp, dated June 12, 1958. In addition to the stamp, the envelope features a printed illustration of Gunston Hall.

Biographical / historical:

Gunston Hall was the home and plantation seat belonging to George Mason IV and Ann Mason. Situated in Fairfax County, VA (now officially in Lorton, VA), the building of the house began in 1754 with an English-influenced design. The house was built over four years using enslaved labor and a skilled mason, as well as an indentured servant to design the interior. Though much of the out buildings did not survive, the main home stands to this day.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Geraldine C. Tollett.
Processing information:

Reprocessing completed by Amanda Brent in July 2019. EAD markup completed by Amanda Brent in July 2019.

Arrangement:

This is a single item collection.

Physical location:
R 72, C 3, S 4
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Gunston Hall (Va.)
Postage stamps