The home of Washington Illustrated. No. 24; Mantel piece in Dining Hall.

Containers:
Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Creator:
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Stereoscopic view of the fireplace and Vaughan mantel in the new room at Mount Vernon. Mounted on beige board. Part of a set of 40 views (No. 24). Photographed by (Alexander) Gardner, 921. Penna. Avenue, Washington, D. C. for the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association. On the reverse, a portion of the printed list of views (34-40) is covered by a paper label for 'Cornelia Van Wagemen.' Along the left border on the reverse is an ink stamp for 'Howard and Thelma Bendix, Montclair, N. J., Stereoscopic View Collection, View No. 297.' The date "Jan 21/70." has been handwritten in pencil.
Dimensions:
6 15/16 in. x 3 7/16 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.