Photograph showing the front facade of Washington’s residence in Mount Vernon, Virginia, along with a large group of people, possibly the staff that operated the site.  The Library of Congress has three photographs of Washington, D.C.-area sites by Luke C. Dillon, including one with the same description as this one.  The Massachusetts Historical Society also has a photograph taken at Mount Vernon by Dillon in its collection, dated 1887.

Condition:  Photograph generally very good with the usual overall toning and scattered wear.  Mounting board good with usual light wear and chipping to edges, easily matted out.

References:

“Creators/Related Names: Luke C. Dillon.”  (Call No. Lot 12511 H P&P) Library of Congress P & P Online Catalog.  http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pp/collAuthors03.html (15 September 2004).

“Marian Hooper Adams Photographs: Item # 50.138.”  The Massachusetts Historical Society.  2004.  http://www.masshist.org/findingaids/doc.cfm?fa=fap007 (15 September 2004).