No. 107. - View on the Potomac River, U.S., 1859

Item — Box: HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2

Identifier: 2016-VR-013

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

1859

Creator

London Stereoscopic Company (Publisher, Organization)
England, William, 1830-1896 (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

Stereograph of the view of the Potomac River from Mount Vernon. The two images are mounted on a cardboard support and include three individuals, two male and one female, sitting or standing near a white picket fence with a view of the river. Mounted on cream board. The stereograph is part of a series of "America in the Stereoscope" created by the London Stereoscopic Company, photographed by William England, 1859. The reverse of the stereograph includes a passage from the 'Handbook of American Travel' about the Potomac River and sentiments on its impact on George Washington.

Dimensions

6 3/4 in. x 3 5/16 in.

Subjects

Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
East Lawn Subject Source: Local sources
Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) Subject Source: Naf
Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Potomac River Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Stereographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms