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Garden houses

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Note: Octagonal structures at the west end of the upper/lower gardens. Lower garden one was previously identified as the Seed House, or as Tool House; the upper garden one as the School Room (cf. 1912 and 1960 Handbooks).
Use for: School Room, Schoolhouse, Seed Houses, Tool House
Broader term: Outbuildings

Found in 114 Collections and/or Records:

072833 Little School Room In The Garden at Mt. Vernon

 Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1960 ; Photo-6423
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 / Box 17 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Aerial View of Upper Garden , 1922

 Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-2041 ; Photo-6503b
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: 1922
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 18 - Gardens / Upper Garden

Boxwood Garden, Mt. Vernon, Va., c. 1933-1935

 Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-2001 ; Photo-6463
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 within c. 1933-1935
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 18 - Gardens / Upper Garden

BW-153 - Kitchen Garden [Lower Garden] - seed house and fig trees, 1933

 Item — Box 1 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-153
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 / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (4x5)

BW-154 - Kitchen Garden [Lower Garden] - looking west front center, 1933

 Item — Box 1 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-154
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 / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (4x5)

BW-242 - Kitchen Garden Seed House , 1933

 Item — Box 1 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-242
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 / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (4x5)

BW-368 - Finial from Seed House - copied and replaced on four octagonal necessaries , 1933

 Item — Box 2 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-368
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 / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 2 (4x5)

BW-393 - Flower Garden [Upper Garden] - view of garden house from south gate , 1932

 Item — Box 2 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-393
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: 1932
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 2 (4x5)

BW-394 - Flower Garden [Upper Garden] and garden house , 1932

 Item — Box 2 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-394
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: 1932
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 2 (4x5)

BW-396 - Kitchen Garden - looking west , April 1932

 Item — Box 2 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-396
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 1932
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 2 (4x5)

BW-403 - Flower Garden - School room [Garden house], April 1932

 Item — Box 2 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-403
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 1932
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 2 (4x5)

BW-433 - Flower Garden - greenhouse east wing

 Item — Box 2 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-433
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 / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 2 (4x5)

BW-434 - Schoolroom [Garden House] , 1933

 Item — Box 2 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-434
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 / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 2 (4x5)

BW-790 - Seed House [Garden House] in Lower Garden , July 1933

 Item — Box 3 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-790
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 1933
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 3 (4x5)

BW-791 - School House [Garden House] in Upper Garden , May 20, 1931

 Item — Box 3 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-791
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: May 20, 1931
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 3 (4x5)

BW-792 - Seed House [Garden House] & original fig tree , July 1933

 Item — Box 3 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-792
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 1933
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 3 (4x5)

BW-824 - English ivy on upper garden wall , May 20, 1931

 Item — Box 3 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-824
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: May 20, 1931
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 3 (4x5)

BW-844/A-B - Lower Garden , July 1933

 Item — Box 3 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-844
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 1933
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 3 (4x5)

BW-847/A-F - Flower Garden [Upper Garden] , May 20, 1931

 Item — Box 3 (4x5), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-847
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: May 20, 1931
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 3 (4x5)

BW-1079 - Flower Garden - snow , November 30, 1938

 Item — Box 4 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1079
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 30, 1938
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 4 (4x5)

BW-1080 - Square well and Seed House - Kitchen Garden - snow , November 30, 1938

 Item — Box 4 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1080
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 30, 1938
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 4 (4x5)

BW-1400 - School House [Garden House] with new roof , May 27, 1939

 Item — Box 5 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1400
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: May 27, 1939
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 5 (4x5)

BW-1498 - Horse in Paddock , August 7, 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1498
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: August 7, 1939
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 6 (4x5)

BW-1754 - Flower Garden [Upper Garden] from Museum - 2nd floor , December 6, 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1754
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 6, 1939
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 6 (4x5)

BW-1755 - Flower Garden [Upper Garden] from Spinning House , December 6, 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1755
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 6, 1939
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 6 (4x5)

BW-1792 - Desk and seats - School House [Garden House - north] , December 10, 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1792
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 10, 1939
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 6 (4x5)

BW-2092/A-F - Restoration - School House [Garden House] - under repair, siding removed , July 4, 1940

 Item — Box 7 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2092
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 4, 1940
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 7 (4x5)

BW-2418 - Garden House in Upper Garden, 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2418 ; C-2418
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 / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-2423 - Garden house - Flower Garden, 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2423 ; C-2423
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 / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-2425 - North Garden House, 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2425 ; C-2425
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 / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)
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