No. 990. Maid of the Mist, and Washington Statue, Public Garden, Boston, Mass.
Scope and Contents
Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.
Dates
- 1856-1981
Creator
- Soule, John P. (Payson), 1828-1904 (Photographer, Person)
- Ball, Thomas, 1819-1911 (Sculptor, Person)
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: 236 stereographs and 61 cabinet cards Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Stereoscopic view of a fountain statue of Venus titled 'Maid of the Mist' with an equestrian statue of George Washington by Thomas Ball installed in Boston's Public Garden. The bronze sculpture of Washington was commissioned in 1859, modeled in 1864, and cast and dedicated in 1869. Mounted on orange board. The photographer's imprint on the front of the card reads: Boston and Vicinity, John P. Soule--Boston, 199 Washington Street. No. 990. Maid of the Mist, and Washington Statue, Public Garden, Boston, Mass.
Dimensions
6 3/4 in. x 3 1/4 in.
- Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Boston (Mass.) Subject Source: Naf
- Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Stereographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
P.O. Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121 United States
703-799-3600