Tomb of Washington, Mount Vernon., 1884-1891

Item — Box: HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2

Identifier: 2020-VR-020

Staff Only

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

1884-1891

Creator

Dillon, Luke C., 1836-1904 (Photographer, 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: 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

Cabinet card of the approach to the tomb at Mount Vernon, wide angle view. Printed text on the reverse of the cardboard mount reads: Tomb of Washington, Mount Vernon. Copyrighted by Luke C. Dillon, Photographer to Mount Vernon. Office at Pullman's Gallery, 935 Penn. Avenue, Washington, D. C . A penciled note reads: 'Purchased May 7th 1891 on steamer Alexander when making return trip from Mt. Vernon.'

Dimensions

Cardboard mount: 6 9/16 in. x 4 5/16 in. (16.6 cm x 10.9 cm); Photographic print: 6 1/16 in. x 3 15/16 in. (15.4 cm x 10 cm)

Subjects

Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Cabinet photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) Subject Source: Naf
Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Tomb Subject Source: Local sources