Mount Vernon Mansion, Washington Bedchamber, Undated, Date of gift - October 1951

Item — Box: 10

Identifier: HPC - Box 10

Staff Only

Mount Vernon Mansion, Washington Bedchamber

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
Other: Date of gift - October 1951

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

Physical Description

Black and white photograph of the Washington Bedchamber. View towards south wall which includes bed and left window. Gift from Mrs. Cabot. On back is written "Room in which Washington died observing[?] his bed and furniture. Smi[?][?] and [?] 2d [sic] story of house. Hall at left and linen closet and dressing room at right hand."