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Blue Room

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Note: Historic Structure Report Room 202. Bedchamber at northwest corner of 2nd floor. Earlier designation as "Lafayette Bedroom" determined to be erroneous.
Use for: Blue Bedchamber, Blue Bedroom, Lafayette Bedroom (1), New Jersey Room
Broader term: Mansion

Found in 59 Collections and/or Records:

33. Lafayette Room-Mt. Vernon., 1894-1900

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: RP-428 ; Photo-3757
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: 1894-1900
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 2 / Blue Room - New Jersey Room

33. Lafayette Room-Mt. Vernon., 1894-1900

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: 2017-VR-006.002
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: 1894-1900
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 2 / Blue Room - New Jersey Room

072828 The Lafayette Room at Mt. Vernon, 1910

 Item — Box 6: Series HPC - Box 6
Identifier: RP-3164 ; Photo-7128ii
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: 1910
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Box 6 - Mansion Interior / Blue Room

Blue Room - northwest corner, 1933

 Item — Box 6 - Glass negatives (5x7): Series HPC - Glass negatives
Identifier: BW-687-20
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: 1933
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Glass negatives / Box 6 - Glass negatives (5x7)

Blue Room, northwest corner, 1920s

 Item — Box 3 - lantern slides: Series HPC - Lantern slides
Identifier: HPC - Lantern slides
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: 1920s
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Lantern slides / Box 3 - Lantern slides

Blue Room, northwest corner, 1926

 Item — Box 3 - lantern slides: Series HPC - Lantern slides
Identifier: 178
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: 1926
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Lantern slides / Box 3 - Lantern slides

BW-24 - Blue Bedroom, 1933

 Item — Box 1 (5x7)
Identifier: BW-24
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1933
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-146 - Blue Room - Mantel, 1933

 Item — Box 1 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-146
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1933
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (4x5)

BW-1020/A-B - Bed - Blue Room , November 23, 1938

 Item — Box 4 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1020
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: November 23, 1938
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 4 (4x5)

BW-1464 - Curtains - Blue Room , July 1, 1939

 Item — Box 5 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1464
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: July 1, 1939
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 5 (4x5)

BW-2315/F - Engraving - above Blue Bedroom mantel , December 1944

 Item — Box 8 (4x5), Object: LOAN
Identifier: BW-2315
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: December 1944
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 8 (4x5)

BW-2315/G - Chest of drawers - Blue Bedroom , December 1944

 Item — Box 8 (4x5), Object: LOAN
Identifier: BW-2315
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: December 1944
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 8 (4x5)

BW-2520 - Blue Room - bed , 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2520 ; C-2520
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-2521 - Blue Room , 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2521 ; C-2521
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-2522 - Blue Room , 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2522 ; C-2522
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-2523 - Blue Room , 1946

 Item — Box 9 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2523 ; C-2523
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 9 (4x5)

BW-2524 - Blue Room , 1946

 Item — Box 9 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2524 ; C-2524
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 9 (4x5)

BW-2525 - Blue Room - fireplace , 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2525 ; C-2525
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-2601 - Blue Bedroom

 Item — Box 1 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2601 ; C-2601
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1933 - 2005
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-3460 - Blue Bedroom - from fireplace across bed to windows , April 14, 1953

 Item — Box 2 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-3460
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: April 14, 1953
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 2 (5x7)

BW-3677 - "Eltham" bed , October 1954

 Item — Box 11 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-3677
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: October 1954
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 11 (4x5)

BW-3913/A-F - Mock-up of valences in Blue Bedroom , September 1956

 Item — Box 12 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-3913
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: September 1956
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 12 (4x5)

BW-4201 - Copy photograph - Blue Bedroom

 Item — Box 13 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-4201
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: 1933 - 2005
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 13 (4x5)

BW-5417 - Bedstead in Blue Room and trunk, December 1969

 Item — Box 16 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-5417
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: December 1969
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 16 (4x5)

BW-5418/A-B - Mrs. Washington's trunk - closed and opened showing Eliza Parke Custis Law's inscription and maker's label , December 1969

 Item — Box 16 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-5418
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: December 1969
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 16 (4x5)

BW-5619/1-14 - Restoration - Blue Room, details when ceiling plaster & lath were stripped for replacement , January 1975

 Item — Box 17 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-5619
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: January 1975
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 17 (4x5)

LaFayette's Room, 1880

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: R-384 ; Pg-1236
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 / Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 2 / Blue Room - New Jersey Room

Lafayette's Room [Blue Room], 1878-1883

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: RP-678 ; Photo-4830
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: 1878-1883
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Blue Bedroom - Mansion

LaFayette's Room, Mt. Vernon Mansion., 1880

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: RP-88 ; PG-5007
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 / Historical Photograph Collection / Cabinet cards / Cabinet cards - Box 2 / Blue Room - New Jersey Room

LaFayette's Room, Mt. Vernon Mansion [Blue Room]., 1878-1883

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: 2016-VR-007.003
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: 1878-1883
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Blue Bedroom - Mansion
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