Martha Washington
Scope and Contents
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
- Boude & Miley Photographers (Organization)
- Wollaston, John, 1710-1775? (Artist, 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
Physical Description
Carte de visite photograph of an engraved portrait of Martha Washington after John Wollaston. The reverse of the card is signed by Mary Custis Lee and includes a note in her hand that reads, 'Taken from an original portrait at Arlington.' The photographer's stamp on reverse reads: Boude & Miley, Photographers, Lexington, Va.
Dimensions
2 7/16 in. x 4 in.
- Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Cartes de visite Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Washington, Martha, 1731-1802
Source
- Lee, Mary Randolph Custis, 1808-1873 (Former owner, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
P.O. Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121 United States
703-799-3600