The Vaughan Mantel
5:41 – Published January 10, 2014
Assistant Curator Adam Erby describes the history and design of the Vaughan Mantel - the decorative marble mantelpiece that sits at the heart of Washington's New Room at Mount Vernon. This decorative mantel is currently undergoing restoration at Mount Vernon.
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