Mount Vernon Mansion, west front, Circa 1901
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
- Circa 1901
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 taken from the bowling green looking towards the west front of the Mansion. There are two unidentified men looking down at the sundial in the Mansion Circle. Note the post and chain fencing around the circle is missing. The image is mounted to cardstock with a handwritten inscription reading, "Mansion. West Front ca. 1901" below the photograph.
Dimensions
3 5/8 in. x 4 in.
Processing Information
Accession number "RP-2122 ; Photo-6585" appearson the reverse of the image.
- Bowling Green Subject Source: Local sources
- Colonnade Subject Source: Local sources
- Mansion Circle Subject Source: Local sources
- Mansion exterior Subject Source: Local sources
Creator
- From the Collection: Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
