Untitled [West Front of Mansion], 1903

Item — Box: HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 1

Identifier: HPC - Cabinet Cards

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Untitled [West Front of Mansion]

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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

Creation: 1903

Creator

From the Collection: Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union (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

Cabinet card of the west front of the Mansion from the edge of the bowling green. View includes the Mansion circle and marble sundial. Two handwritten notes on the reverse of the cardboard mount read, 'From Park Ranger about 1903' and 'Received from the Vice-Regent for Illinois, May 1939.'