Carte-de-Visite Photograph: View of the Executive Mansion, Richmond, Virginia

Carte-de-visite photograph depicting a view of the Executive Mansion in Richmond, Virginia. The image shows Governor Pierpont, Treasurer W.W. Weng, W.D. Massey (Postmaster of Alexandria), and Colonel Hart of the Governor's staff. The photograph, taken by Levy & Cohen, includes a revenue stamp and was likely taken in the summer of 1865 following the end of the Civil War. This is one of approximately 33 images taken by Levy & Cohen during a trip to Richmond.

Associated People/Businesses

• Levy, (Cornelius )
• (Solis-) Cohen, (Leon )

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Carte-de-visite (card photographs)
• Executive Mansion (Richmond, Va.)
• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
• Photographers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 9, Folder 2