Robert Morris Sago Palm, 1876

Containers:
Box 18
Language:
English.
Biographical / historical:

The Free Library of Philadelphia (freelibrary.org) states that this palm was displayed at the Horticultural Hall for the Centennial celebration in 1876.

Physical description:
Black and white photograph of Robert Morris sago palm tree. Back of photograph includes a handwritten note that read, 'The Robert Morris Sago Palm (Companion of Genl. Washington palm) Horticultural Hall, Phila Pa. This photo from Mr. Arthur Bibbins, Womens College, Baltimore -10-30-02 [October 30, 1902]'
Dimensions:
5 3/8 in. x 7 11/16 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.