Early View Bowling Green Entrance, 1937
Scope and Contents
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
- 1937
Creator
- Johnston, Frances Benjamin, 1864-1952 (Photographer, Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 147 Linear Feet (Variety of container sizes based on photograph sizes and material types. Over-sized items are housed in drawers.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Black and white photograph from beyond the bowling green gate looking east towards the Mansion. The bowlng green gate can be seen in the foreground with the west front of the Mansion in the background.
Dimensions
10 in. 8 1/8 in.
Processing Information
Accession number: RP-2112 ; Photo-6574b appears on the reverse of the photo.
- Bowling Green Entrance Subject Source: Local sources
- Mansion exterior Subject Source: Local sources
Creator
- Johnston, Frances Benjamin, 1864-1952 (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
