Potomac River and Old Tomb from the East Porch., 1884-1894

Item — Box: HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2

Identifier: R-393 ; Pg-1251

Staff Only

Potomac River and Old Tomb from the East Porch.

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

1884-1894

Creator

Dillon, Luke C., 1836-1904 (Photographer, 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

Cabinet card of view from the piazza of the east lawn looking towards the Potomac River and the Maryland shoreline. While the old tomb is mentioned in the title the structure is not visible in the view. The following text is printed directly onto the reverse of the cardboard mount: Potomac River and Old Tomb from the East Porch. Copyrighted by Luke C. Dillon, Photographer to Mount Vernon, Office at Pullman's Gallery, 935 Penn. Avenue, Washington, D. C.

Dimensions

Cardboard mount: 6 1/2 in. x 4 1/4 in. (16.4 cm x 10.7 cm); Photographic print: 5 7/8 in. x 3 15/16 in. (14.9 cm x 9.9 cm)

Subjects

Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Cabinet photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
East Lawn Subject Source: Local sources
Mount Vernon (Va.) Subject Source: Naf
Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Potomac River Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings