Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis (Nelly Custis)

Item — Box: 1

Identifier: RP-41 ; P-3117

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

Wenderoth, Taylor & Brown (Photographer, Organization)

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

Albumen print on carte de visite mount, head-and-shoulders portrait of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis (Nelly). Printed on reverse of mount reads: Wenderoth, Taylor & Brown, 912-914 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. No. 57782. N. B. The negative of this picture may be purchased, in which case the permission will be secured. In ordering duplicates please send the No. as above, with the name. Handwritten notes: 'Mrs. E. P. Lewis for L. L. C. from Aunt L.' and 'Picture of Nelly Custis when old #157'

Dimensions

2 1/2 in. x 3 7/8 in.

Subjects

Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Cartes de visite Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Photographic prints Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus