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Mt. Vernon - The Home of Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1312 Author/Creator: Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: circa 1860 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving titled Mt. Vernon - The Home of Washington dated circa 1860. Features a scenic view of the rear porch of Mount Vernon, with two figures standing on the porch. In the center of the image are four people and a dog gathered on the lawn.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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