View from Cupalo of Mt. Vernon Mansion, looking West to Porter's Lodge, 1878-1883
Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 135
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 315 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 an international collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.
Dates
- 1878-1883
Creator
- Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.) (Photographer, Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 236 stereographs and 61 cabinet cards Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Stereoscopic view from the Mansion's cupola looking west towards the porter's lodges at the west gate entrance. In the foreground are the Mansion circle and the tree lined bowling green. Mounted on orange board. The photographer's imprint on the stereograph mount reads, N. G. Johnson, Photographer, 309 9th St., Washington, D. C. Only Authorized Publisher of Mount Vernon Views. The reverse of the stereograph has an adhered printed label - View from Cupalo of Mt. Vernon Mansion, looking West to Porter's Lodge. A handwritten note describes Washington's property and it's eventual purchase by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
Dimensions
6 15/16 in. x 3 3/8 in.
- Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Bowling Green Subject Source: Local sources
- Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Cupola Subject Source: Local sources
- Mansion Circle Subject Source: Local sources
- Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Porters' Lodges Subject Source: Local sources
- Stereographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Creator
- Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.) (Photographer, Person)
- Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.) (Publisher, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
