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Meyer, Hermann J., 1826-1909 Washington's House Mount Vernon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1311 Author/Creator: Meyer, Hermann J., 1826-1909 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: circa 1860 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving titled Washington's House Mount Vernon dated circa 1860. Features a scenic view of the rear porch of Mount Vernon overlooking the river. In the center of the image are three people looking toward the river.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Meyer, Herrmann J., fl. 1860

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