West 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): 10 15/16 in. × 15 7/8 in. (27.78 cm × 40.32 cm)
Print sheet visible (H x W): 12 7/8 in. × 17 3/8 in. (32.7 cm × 44.13 cm)
Overall framed (H x W): 14 7/8 in. × 19 3/8 in. (37.78 cm × 49.21 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Robert E. Lee IV, Regent and Vice Regent Emerita for Maryland, 2016
Object numberM-5497/A-B
DescriptionA: (Print) This print is an early landscape of the west front of the Mount Vernon mansion, depitcting the cupola and colonnades. Several groups of formally dressed people, two carriages, horses, and a dog mingle in the circle in the foreground. Ladders lean against the chimneys and trees stand on either side of the mansion behind the colonnades.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-right corner of the image: “Lith. & Printed in Colours by Robertson, Seibert & Shearman 93 Fulton St. N.Y.”.
Printed in ink below image, centered: “West View of Mt. Vernon Mansion. /(Published by N.S.Bennett, in aid of the Ladies Mount Vernon Association.)".
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1859-1861
1859-1861
After 1943
