Prince Akihito of Japan at Washington's Tomb, 1953

Containers:
Box 34
Creator:
Rowe, Abbie, 1905-1967
Physical description:
Black and white photographic print of Crown Prince Akihito of Japan (center) laying a wreath at Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon. John Simmons, Chief of Protocol of the State Department stands at far left, Mount Vernon tomb guard Will Holland stand in the background and an unidentified man holding his hat stands at far right.
Dimensions:
9 15/16 in x 8 in (25.3 cm x 20.45 cm)

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.