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Card photographs

 Subject
Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Scope Note: Paper photographic prints made by a variety of processes on commercially produced cardboard mounts of standard sizes (with some variation). Introduced in the 1850s. This term includes negatives and unmounted photographic prints intended for such standard mounts. Often portraits.

Found in 864 Collections and/or Records:

Untitled [Tomb at Mount Vernon]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 156
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Tomb of Washington], June 1859

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 157
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: June 1859
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Tomb of Washington], February 13, 1869

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 168
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: February 13, 1869
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Tomb of Washington], 1858

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 171
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1858
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

[Untitled] Tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 030
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Washington Bedchamber], 1884-1894

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: RP-176 ; Photo-5161
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,...
Dates: 1884-1894
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 2 / Washington Bedchamber

Untitled [Washington Bedchamber], 1884-1894

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: HPC - Cabinet Cards
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,...
Dates: 1884-1894
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 2 / Washington Bedchamber

Untitled [Washington Bedchamber], 1890-1895

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: RP-825 ; Photo-5231
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,...
Dates: 1890-1895
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 2 / Washington Bedchamber

Untitled [Washington Bedchamber], 1890-1895

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: HPC - Cabinet Cards
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,...
Dates: 1890-1895
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 2 / Washington Bedchamber

Untitled [Washington Bedchamber], 1899-1904

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: RP-428 ; Photo-3758
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,...
Dates: 1899-1904
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 2 / Washington Bedchamber

Untitled [Washington Bedchamber], 1898-1905

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: 2017-VR-006.001
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,...
Dates: 1898-1905
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 2 / Washington Bedchamber

Untitled [Washington Bedchamber]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 172
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Washington Monument, Richmond, Va.]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 095
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Washington's Family Dining Room]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 170
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Washington's Headquarters], possibly August 20, 1878

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 192
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: possibly August 20, 1878
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

Untitled [Washington's Tomb], 1866-1875

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 184
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1866-1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

[Untitled] Washington's Tomb at Mount Vernon, 1858-1859

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: 2021-VR-020
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,...
Dates: 1858-1859
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Tomb - New Tomb

Untitled [West Front, Mount Vernon], 1861-1872

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-1019 ; Photo-5457
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,...
Dates: 1861-1872
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - West Front

Untitled [West Front of Mansion], 1903

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 1: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: HPC - Cabinet Cards
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,...
Dates: 1903
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 1 / West Front - Mansion

V23227 T A Nation's Shrine--Home of Washington, Founder of the Republic, Mount Vernon, Virginia.

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-375
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,...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1850-2010
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

V26348 Looking Into Washington's Tomb, Mt. Vernon, Va.

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 212
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

View from Cupalo of Mt. Vernon Mansion, looking West to Porter's Lodge, 1878-1883

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 135
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1878-1883
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

View from Old brick Barn to the North arched Gate, Showing the Butler's House, Old Family Kitchen and Supts. Office., 1880

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: PG-91 ; RP-2 ; St-3003
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,...
Dates: 1880
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / South Lane

View from Old brick Barn to the North arched Gate, Showing the Butler's House, Old Family Kitchen and Supts. Office., 1880

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 048
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1880
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

View of Mount Vernon., 1870-1875

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: St-3070
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,...
Dates: 1870-1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

View of Mount Vernon. [Tomb]

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 012
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1856-1981
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

View of Old Tomb, 1878-1883

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 125
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1878-1883
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

View of Roadway Leading to the Boat-House from the Tomb of Washington, Mt. Vernon., 1884

 Item — Box HPC - Stereorgraphs - Box 2: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-231 ; Photo-5237
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,...
Dates: 1884
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 2 / Wharf

View of Roadway leading to the Boat House, from the Tomb of Washington, Mt. Vernon., 1878-1883

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 053
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates: 1878-1883
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / RP-3216-ST-7184, Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards / Stereographs - Robert Waldsmith Collection

View of the Potomac River from the East Porch., 1884-1894

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 1: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: R-393 ; PG-1250
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,...
Dates: 1884-1894
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 1 / Piazza - Mansion
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