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Mount Vernon

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Interior view of Mount Vernon, built in 1757 by George Washington. Curtis' Music Room houses a harpsichord, as well as other instruments.

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Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A61)04973

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011GJH
Legacy ID
WHi 87946

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