Mount Vernon., 1870-1875

Item — Box: HPC - Stereograph - Box 1

Identifier: HPC - Stereographs

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

1870-1875

Creator

Jarvis, J. F. (John Fillis), 1849-1931 (Photographer, Person)
Jarvis, J. F. (John Fillis), 1849-1931 (Publisher, 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

Related Materials

Stereograph same as RP-7; Image identifier - DA_000051

Physical Description

Stereoscopic view of the east front of the Mansion at Mount Vernon taken from the southeast lawn, circa 1874. The porch and balustrade have been removed for repairs. Mounted on yellow board. Photographer's imprint on the front of the cardboard mount reads, J. F. Jarvis, Publisher and Dealer, Stereoscopic Views. 135 Pa. Ave. Washington D. C. A label affixed to the reverse of the mount reads: Mount Vernon. Once the home and now the resting place of the immortal Washington. The Tomb contains the remains of Washington and his wife, Martha. The Mansion contains many historical relics, among which may be mentioned the Key of the Bastile (sp.), presented by LaFayette, portions of the military and personal furniture of General Washington, &c. No. J. F. Jarvis, Photo.

Dimensions

6 15/16 in. x 3 7/16 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
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