George Washington Parke Custis

George Washington Parke Custis

Here we present a dramatic image of George Washington Parke Custis, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left, wearing white waistcoat. It was taken in 1844.

The image shows Builder and original owner of Arlington House, later the Lee Mansion, Arlington (Va.); author, historian, artist (painter). He was Father-in-Law of General Robert E. Lee

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Image ID# D465268E

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Daguerreotypes

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Dignitaries and Statesmen of the 1800s