Hallway in the Mansion at Mt. Vernon., 1880

Item — Box: HPC - Stereograph - Box 1

Identifier: RP-678 ; Photo-4833

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

1880

Creator

Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.) (Photographer, Person)
Johnson, N. G. (Newton G.) (Publisher, Person)
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union (Copyright holder, 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

Related Materials

Stereograph same as RP-3 ; St-3008; Image identifier - DA_000048

Physical Description

Stereoscopic view of the central passage looking towards the staircase and west entrance. Mounted on orange board. The publisher's imprint on the front of the stereograph mount reads: N. G. Johnson, Photographer, No. 317 Pa. Avenue, Washington, D. C. Only Authorized Publisher of Mt. Vernon Views. The label adhered on the reverse reads: Hallway in the Mansion at Mt. Vernon. Giving a view of the old stairway, and the clock upon the stair; also showing the ponderous old brass knocker on the west door, so often handled by Washington's distinguished guests. N. G. Johnson, Photographer, 426 7th St., Washington, D. C. Stamped in blue ink - Copyright 1880 by the Mount Vernon Association. A note penciled on the reverse reads, 'The key of the Bastille hangs on the wall...of the stairs.'

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
Central Passage Subject Source: Local sources
Mansion Interiors 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