Bailey, Worth, 1908-1980

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Reproduction. Shows Bowling Green, Upper and Lower Gardens, Mansion, and Outbuildings. Scale in feet on drawing.

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Reproduction of Worth Bailey's general plan or layout of the Mansion and surrounding grounds with outbuildings and gardens identified. One large reproduction adhered to board with numbers to plan for a location key (probably planning for the print brochure) and one smaller printed reproduction with areas named instead of numbered for the key. Scale 1" = 200'

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The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

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Original drawings and copies showing proposed circulation plan around the Tomb, as well as a Detail design for a wrought iron pedestal.

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Drawings include orginals and copies of: Two earthenware mil pans, drawn from archaeological fragments, June 1955; Design for glass flower container, after an 18th century engraving by Roubillac, February 25, 1954 and November 4, 1947; copy of Design for glass flower container from Worth Bailey by Robert Fisher, November 1952; A design for a glass vase from an 18th century print, 1947. Full size.

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Original and reproduction. Hand-colored map showing locations for historic areas of the Virginia and Washington, D.C. area. 2 maps.

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Original. Mounted and adhered to board. Ink on paper. 1" = 250'

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection combines the papers and files of each Superintendent or Resident Director listed under “Creators,” as well as their office staff, assistants, and other Mount Vernon personnel. The bulk of this collection consists of correspondence to and from each Superintendent or Resident Director. Other types of material include reports, essays, memos, publications, clippings, official forms, logs or diaries of events, calendars, schedules, photographs, and ephemera. Subject matter...

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Original and reproduction drawings. 8 items total; All are drawings of Plans for the Upper Garden - one by an unknown person; one by E.R. Kent; and one by Worth Bailey with multiple copies/versions. 20' = 1"; scale of feet on drawing.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...

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Original. Map showing the layout of each garden with key for boxwood, herb borders, brick and paving tiles, cobblestones, turf, espaliers and cordons, gravel walks, and brick walks. Drawn onto board. 2 maps.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection combines the papers and files of each Superintendent or Resident Director listed under “Creators,” as well as their office staff, assistants, and other Mount Vernon personnel. The bulk of this collection consists of correspondence to and from each Superintendent or Resident Director. Other types of material include reports, essays, memos, publications, clippings, official forms, logs or diaries of events, calendars, schedules, photographs, and ephemera. Subject matter...

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Drawing in blueprint form showing plants and vegetation surrounding Ha Ha Wall and Ice House; Plotted by Robert Fisher, Plan 322 – 113A. Blueprint and original drawing. Scale of feet on drawing; 1” = 40’

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Original and reproduction drawings. Full size drawing of flower pot, reconstructed from fragments found at Mount Vernon.

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The majority of this collection is made up of research files compiled by Worth Bailey while researching at Mount Vernon and other historical sites. These files contain correspondence, news clippings, images, articles, and studies. Another substantial portion of the collection contains Bailey’s drawings, woodcuts, and several printing blocks.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The majority of this collection is made up of research files compiled by Worth Bailey while researching at Mount Vernon and other historical sites. These files contain correspondence, news clippings, images, articles, and studies. Another substantial portion of the collection contains Bailey’s drawings, woodcuts, and several printing blocks.

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Originals. Three drawings. Details for 3 signs: Entrance and exit sign; Magnolia grandiflora (plants) sign; School House sign. Full size; 1 1/2" = 1'

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One original and one reproduction of same drawing. Based on documentary sources, Dimensions from MS (manuscripts) about 1796. 1" = 1'

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Reproduction drawing for the study of the Bowling Green entrance gate by Worth Bailey, May 1946; Blueprint drawing with details from the Guard House at the tomb, by Walter Macomber, undated. 1 " = 1'; 3/4" = 1' and full size

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Nathalia Ulman's Kitchen Garden Drawing - "the Design of an Elegant Kitchen and Fruit Garden Containing 0.92 Acres" RP-1011a; Two "General Plans" drawn by Worth Bailey. Reproduction drawings, Not scaled; Scale of feet on drawings.

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Drawing with key for early period, middle period, final development, drainage pit, cornerstone, ice pit, stone and brick. Labeled Plat IV. Adhered to mat frame.

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The majority of this collection is made up of research files compiled by Worth Bailey while researching at Mount Vernon and other historical sites. These files contain correspondence, news clippings, images, articles, and studies. Another substantial portion of the collection contains Bailey’s drawings, woodcuts, and several printing blocks.