Washington's Tomb. Mount Vernon., 1895
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
- 1895
Creator
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
Cabinet card of Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon. Several potted tropical plants are in the foreground near the obelisks. Mount Vernon's tomb guard Edmund Parker poses in front of the tomb. The text 'Washington's Tomb. Mount Vernon.' is printed in blue ink on the lower left border, partially printed on the photographic print and the cardboard mount.
Dimensions
Cardboard mount: 6 7/8 in. x 5 in. (17.45 cm x 12.6 cm); Photographic print: 6 9/16 in. x 4 9/16 in. (16.6 cm x 11.6 cm)
- Cabinet photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Employees Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mount Vernon (Va.) Subject Source: Naf
- Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
- Parker, Edmund, 1827-1898
- Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Tomb Subject Source: Local sources
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
