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George Washington's tomb, Mount Vernon, Virginia, 1934

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Summary:George Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon, 1934. Caption reads: "The Tomb was built in 1831 according to instructions in Washington's will. It was enlarged in 1837 to accommodate the two marble sarcophagi which where then provided for the remains of General and Mrs. Washington."
Provider:Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
Century:1901-2000
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Temporal subject: 1931-1940
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Virginia
Geographical subject – Settlement:Mount Vernon
Topical subjects:Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate)
Tombs & sepulchral monuments
Genre:Postcards
ArchivesUM location:National Trust Library Postcard Collection
Repository:National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection
Browse terms:Architecture, Landscape, Historic Places
Collection:National Trust Library Historic Postcard Collection
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