Martin L. Davey, Vintage Wall Art

Originally preserved in the Library of Congress, this print of Martin L. Davey is now available for your home or office. The Library has preserved this image as part of its permanent historical collection.

Library of Congress record: Created 1920 February 26 Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negatives or negative sleeves. Caption from caption list: Ten years ago before he ever dreamed of coming to Congress, Martin L. Davey, then engaged at his profession as a tree surgeon, secured a contract to treat some of the more important trees on the Capitol grounds. Among these was the famous Washington elm, under which George Washington is said to have repeatedly sat and eat his lunch while the Capitol was under construction. Photo shows Mr Davey now a member of congress inspecting his work of over ten years ago. Date from caption list. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. This glass negative might show streaks and other blemishes resulting.

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