Untitled [Butler's House], 1866-1878

Item — Box: HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2

Identifier: RP-404 ; Photo-3714

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

1866-1878

Creator

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 (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

Related Materials

Stereograph same as RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 022; Image identifier - DA_002593

Physical Description

Stereoscopic view of the circle storehouse formerly called the 'Butler's House.' Two men are nearby on the Mansion circle - one is seated on a stump and the other is leaning against a hitching post. While missing Alexander Gardner's usual printed listed on the reverse, when compared to other stereographs in the collection, we know this stereograph is No. 33 in a group of 40 views. Mounted on beige board. A note on the reverse misidentifies the building as the gardner's house. The name 'Mrs. A. M. H. Hathaway 1878' is signed on the reverse.

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
Circle Storehouse, Clerk's Quarters and Paint Cellar Subject Source: Local sources
Mansion Circle 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