The home of Washington Illustrated. No. 7; Old Family Vault., 1866-1875

Item — Box: HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2

Identifier: 2018-VR-001

Staff Only

The home of Washington Illustrated. No. 7, Old Family Vault.

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

1866-1875

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

Physical Description

Stereoscopic view of the old tomb by Alexander Gardner, 1866-1875. The view shows the tomb surrounded by a wooden picket fence with bricked steps leading up to and away from the structure in a heavily wooded background. Mounted on black board. The stereograph is No. 7 in a group of 30 views. Albumen print affixed to a cardboard mount with printed list of views and photographer's contact information on the reverse: The home of Washington Illustrated. Photographed by Gardner, 921 Penna. Avenue, Washington D. C. for the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association. For Sale only at Mount Vernon.

Dimensions

6 7/8 in. x 3 3/8 in.

Subjects

Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
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
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Old tomb Subject Source: Local sources