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Mount Vernon

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Sketch of Mount Vernon, designed by George Washington in the Georgian style and built in 1757. Text on photograph reads, "Mount Vernon as It Appeared in Former Days."

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A61)04906

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011GO8
Legacy ID
WHi 87111

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