Untitled [Tomb at Mount Vernon]

Item — Box: HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2

Identifier: RP-398 ; Photo-3696

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

Majority of material found in 1850-2010

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-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 174; Image identifier - DA_003364

Physical Description

Stereoscopic view of Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon. The roof of the stable can be seen in the distance. Mounted on cream colored board. Photographer's imprint on the front of the card reads: J. F. Jarvis' Stereoscopic Views. 135 Pa. Ave., Washington, D. C. A penciled note on the reverse reads, "Within this Cemetery Rests the Remains of Gen'l George Washington"

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
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 -- Tomb Subject Source: Local sources