Arlington House


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Benson J. Lossing
1853

Benson Lossing was a well-known 19th century author and illustrator. Lossing visited Arlington House in 1853 at the invitation of George Washington Park Custis. He wrote an article about his visit for the September 1853 issue of Harpers Monthly.

Paper and watercolor. L 21, W 24 cm
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, ARHO 123