Mount Vernon.

Containers:
Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1
Creator:
Jarvis, J. F. (John Fillis), 1849-1931 and Jarvis, J. F. (John Fillis), 1849-1931
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Stereoscopic view of the east front of the Mansion at Mount Vernon taken from the southeast lawn, circa 1874. The porch and balustrade have been removed for repairs. Mounted on yellow board. Photographer's imprint on the front of the cardboard mount reads, J. F. Jarvis, Publisher and Dealer, Stereoscopic Views. 135 Pa. Ave. Washington D. C. A label affixed to the reverse of the mount reads: Mount Vernon. Once the home and now the resting place of the immortal Washington. The Tomb contains the remains of Washington and his wife, Martha. The Mansion contains many historical relics, among which may be mentioned the Key of the Bastile (sp.), presented by LaFayette, portions of the military and personal furniture of General Washington, No. J. F. Jarvis, Photo.
Dimensions:
6 15/16 in. x 3 7/16 in.
Related material:

Stereograph same as RP-7; Image identifier - DA_000051

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.