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(Ew) Home of Washington preserved in memory of the Republic's founder, Mount Vernon, Virginia., 1904

 Item — Box: HPC - Stereograph - Box 1
Identifier: RP-82 ; St-4089

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

  • Copyright: 1904

Creator

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

French

German

Spanish; Castilian

Swedish

Russian

Related Materials

Stereograph same as 2019-VR-027.020; Image identifier - DA_002565

Physical Description

Stereoscopic view of the east front of the Mansion at Mount Vernon. View includes the south porch and visitors lounging and strolling on the east lawn. Mounted on gray board. Publisher's imprint on the front of the board reads: Underwood & Underwood, Publishers. New York. London. Toronto-Canada. Ottawa-Kansas. Works and Studios - Sun Sculpture trademark. Arlington, N. J., Westwood, N. J. Title - (Ew) Home of Washington preserved in memory of the Republic's founder, Mount Vernon, Virginia. Copyright 1904 by Underwood & Underwood. A history of the estate is printed directly onto the back of mount. Titles of the stereograph are printed in English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish and Russian.

Dimensions

7 in. x 3 1/2 in.

Repository Details

Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository

Contact:
P.O. Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121 United States
703-799-3600