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George Washington's Map of His Mount Vernon Estate, Drawn by Him in 1793 and Based on His Own Surveys
This reproduction of George Washington's self-drawn map of his Mount Vernon estate intricately details his 8,000-acre property, highlighting Washington's cartography skills. The map features Washington's five farms, the heart of the estate's agricultural activity, which depended on increasing amounts of enslaved labor. In the 20th century, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association sold this map as a souvenir directly connected to Washington.
George Washington; Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, publisher, Mount Vernon, VA, 1945 reproduction, 1793 original |