Washington Homestead, Mt. Vernon., c. 1859, 1867

Item — Box: HPC - Stereograph - Box 1

Identifier: RP-14 ; St-3035

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

c. 1859
Copyright: 1867

Creator

Bell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) (Photographer, Organization)
Bell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) (Publisher, Organization)

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

Stereoscopic view of the east front of the Mount Vernon Mansion taken from the southeast. Note the dilapidated state of the house with ship masts stabilizing the piazza roof. A child's hobby horse sits on the piazza. Mounted on yellow board. Label adhered to the reverse reads: Washington Homestead, Mt. Vernon. Photographed and Published by Bell & Bro., 480 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C. [E]ntered according to Act of Congress A. D., 1867, by F. H. Bell, in the District Court of the District of Columbia. Handwritten note in pencil - 'From Mr. Carpenter's Records 12/12/49'

Dimensions

6 7/8 in. x 3 3/8 in.

Subjects

Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Mansion exterior Subject Source: Local sources
Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) Subject Source: Naf
Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Stereographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms