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Stereoscopic views of Mount Vernon, Virginia

Title
Stereoscopic views of Mount Vernon, Virginia [graphic] / N. G. Johnson.
Author
Johnson, N. G.
Publication
Mount Vernon, Va. : Mt. Vernon Association, 1880

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Additional Authors
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
60 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 87 x 177 mm.
Summary
Views of Mount Vernon, home of George Washington: boat house, road from boathouse to tomb, visitors at tomb, "Washington Oak," African American man at south gate entrance to flower garden and conservatory, butler's house and large magnolia tree planted by Washington; the house including view of circular drive, man silhouetted in doorway, men standing in front, views showing breezeways and kitchen on right, visitors on porch, Potomac beyond, interiors: entry hall and stairway, marble mantel in state dining room, state dining room showing Peal's portrait and other momentos, family dingin room, showing small table, chairs near fieplace, East Parlor showing Nellie Custis Lewis' harpsichord and Washington's flute, other furniture, Mrs. Washington's sitting room with glass case, Eleanor Custis's bed chamber with bedstead and steps used by her, guest chamber furnished with furniture used by Washington at his headquarters at Morristown, N. J., Lafayette's room, Washington's bed chamber and bed, Mrs. Washington's bed chamber and bed.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger. Label reads in part: "Only authorized publisher of Mt. Vernon Views."
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 92-F76
OCLC
NYPG92-F76
Author
Johnson, N. G., photographer.
Title
Stereoscopic views of Mount Vernon, Virginia [graphic] / N. G. Johnson.
Imprint
Mount Vernon, Va. : Mt. Vernon Association, 1880
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
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Added Author
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 92-F76
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