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Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Old tomb

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:

3049. Washington's Walk, Mount Vernon., 1870-1879

 Item — Waldsmith Collection - Box 1: Series RP-3216 ; ST-7184
Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7154 ; Waldsmith 190
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: 1870-1879

072812 The Old Tomb at Mt. Vernon, 1910-1920

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-1840 ; Photo-6303
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: 1910-1920

After the Storm--Near the Old Tomb, March 7, 1932

 Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: Photo-2079 ; Photo-6541dd ; BW-443e
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: March 7, 1932

BW-759/A-C - Old Tomb - used until 1831 , April 22, 1930

 Item — Box 3 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-759
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 22, 1930

BW-1684/A-B - Old Tomb façade - restored , August 17, 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1684
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 17, 1939

BW-2504 - Old Tomb , 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7)
Identifier: BW-2504 ; C-2504
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

BW-2687 - Aquatint, Washington's Sepulchre Mount Vernon , June 1947

 Item — Box 2 (5x7)
Identifier: BW-2687
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: June 1947

BW-3921/A-G - Trees - cavity work on #57 & #62; and hickory near Old Tomb , November 1956

 Item — Box 12 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-3921
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 1956

BW-4372/A-B - Trees - memorial English Yew near Old Tomb planted by National Assoc. of Gardeners, 1917 , June 1960

 Item — Box 13 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-4372
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: June 1960

BW-5157/A-B - Engraving - Old Tomb of Washington , by George Lehman from a drawing by J.R. Smith - published by Childs & Inman, 1832 , January 1967

 Item — Box 4 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-5157
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 1967

Cedars Down Near Tomb, March 7, 1932

 Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-2091 ; Photo-6553b ; BW-443b
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: March 7, 1932

Letter, James M. Brown to John Augustine Washington III, 1851 November 5

 Item — Box 72, Folder: 1851.11.05
Identifier: 2017-SC-008-011
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for "more perfect preservation."

Dates: 1851 November 5

Maud L. Graham at the Old Tomb, 1907

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-1828 ; Photo-6291
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: 1907

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, circa 1894

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: R-324 ; PG-1146k
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: circa 1894

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, April 22, 1930

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: BW-759a
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: April 22, 1930

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, 1935

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4008
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: 1935

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, Undated

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-83 ; PG-4093
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: Undated

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, Undated

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-1829 ; Photo-6292
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: Undated

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, Undated

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: C-2504
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: Undated

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, April 1930

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-1834 ; Photo-6297
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: April 1930

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, Undated

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-1836 ; Photo-6299
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: Undated

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, 1922

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-1837 ; Photo-6300
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

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, April 22, 1930

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: BW-759
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: April 22, 1930

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, circa 1912

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-1831 ; Misc-6294
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: circa 1912

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, Original photograph - circa 1870

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-1832 ; Misc-6295i
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: Original photograph - circa 1870

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, Undated

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-1845 ; Photo-6308i
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: Undated

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, Undated, Original photograph - 1880, Date of gift - October 1979

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-367
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: Undated; Other: Original photograph - 1880; Other: Date of gift - October 1979

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb, Undated

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: 2017-VR-001.002
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: Undated

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb stairs, September 1931

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-1827 ; Photo-6290a
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: September 1931

Mount Vernon Estate, Old Tomb stairs, September 1931

 Item — Box 15: Series HPC - Box 15; Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-1827 ; Photo-6290b
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: September 1931