East View of Mt. Vernon Mansion
Date1859-1861
Lithographer
Robertson, Seibert & Shearman
(American, active 1859 - 1861)
Printer
Robertson, Seibert & Shearman
(American, active 1859 - 1861)
Publisher
N. S. Bennett
(American, active c. 1860)
DimensionsImage (H x W): 11 in. × 16 in. (27.94 cm × 40.64 cm)
Print sheet visible (H x W): 13 in. × 17 3/8 in. (33.02 cm × 44.13 cm)
Overall framed (H x W): 15 in. × 19 3/8 in. (38.1 cm × 49.21 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Robert E. Lee IV, Regent and Vice Regent Emerita for Maryland, 2016
Object numberM-5496/A-B
DescriptionA: (Print) This print is a landscape view depicting the east front of the Mount Vernon mansion, featuring the cupola, piazza, and the balustrade along the roof. There are several groups of people socializing on the lawn in the foreground. A large group occupies the center. A large tree frames the image on the right and boats pass on the Potomac River in the background.B: (Frame) The frame is a period gilt wood piece that appears to be original to print; old glass glazing.
MarkingsPrinted in ink below the bottom-left corner of the image: “Lith. & Printed in Colours by Robertson, Seibert & Shearman 93 Fulton St. N.Y.”.
Printed in ink below image, centered: “East View of Mt. Vernon Mansion. /(Published by N.S.Bennett, in aid of the Ladies Mount Vernon Association.)".
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1859-1861
c. 1850
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