Mount Vernon Mansion, Washington Bedchamber, Undated

Item — Box: 10

Identifier: BW-688II

Staff Only

Mount Vernon Mansion, Washington's Chamber

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, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates

Undated

Creator

From the Collection: Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.

Extent

From the Collection: 89 Linear Feet (Variety of container sizes based on photograph sizes and material types. Over-sized items are housed in drawers.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Related Materials

Three copies total of the photograph appear in Box 10.

Physical Description

Black and white photograph of Washington Bedchamber. Two copies mounted on Manila paper; one copy mounted on card stock. Written below first two photographs is "George Washingtons Bed-room [sic]" and "From an old glass negative; undated." Written below third photograph is "George Washington's Room" and "Early view".

Dimensions

Photograph 1 and 2 overall size: 7 1/2 in. x 6 1/2 in. Photograph 1 and 2 image size: 3 1/2 in. x 4 in. Photograph 3 overall size: 3 3/4 in. x 5 1/4 in. Photograph 3 image size: 3 1/4 in. x 3 1/2 in.