Martha Washington

Item — Box: 1

Identifier: 2017-VR-022.002

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

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

Additional Description

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.

Subjects

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