Exterior view of the north front of the Carlton Mansion, taken from the east. Purportedly named after an English castle inhabited by Queen Elizabeth I. The original house was destroyed by the British in 1777 but rebuilt in 1780 by Isaac Tustin. Served as Washington's Headquarters for a few weeks before and after the Battle of Brandywine. Purchased by Cornelius S. Smith in May of 1840 and later bequeathed to his children., Inscribed in transparency: 4247., Title from transparency sleeve., Also known as the Carlton-Smith Mansion.
Creator
Hand, Alfred, photographer
Date
ca. 1920
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department 4x5 Glass Transparencies - Hand [P.9259.170]
View of the rear porch and garden of the Carlton Mansion. Purportedly named after an English castle inhabited by Queen Elizabeth I. The original house was destroyed by the British in 1777 but rebuilt in 1780 by Isaac Tustin. Served as Washington's Headquarters for a few weeks before and after the Battle of Brandywine. Purchased by Cornelius S. Smith in May of 1840 and later bequeathed to his children., Inscribed in transparency: 4257., Title from transparency sleeve., Also known as the Carlton-Smith Mansion.
Creator
Hand, Alfred, photographer
Date
1920
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department 4x5 Glass Transparencies - Hand [P.9259.172]
