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Mansion

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Use for: Great House, Home House, Manor House, Villa
Narrower terms: Back Garret Stairs, Back Passage, Back Stairs, Blue Bedchamber, Bull's-Eye Room, Butler's Pantry, Cellar, Central Hall Staircase, Central Passage, Cupola, Downstairs Bedchamber, East Vestibule, Front parlor, Garret Passage, Garret Stair Passage, Hall Bedchamber, Lafayette Room, Little Parlor, Martha Washington's Garret Chamber, Nelly Custis Bedchamber, New Room, North Lumber Room, Northeast Garret Chamber, Northwest Garret Chamber, Piazza, Second Floor Passage, Small Dining Room, South Lumber Room, Southeast Garret Chamber, Study, Third Floor Passage, Washington's Bedchamber, West Front, Yellow Room

Found in 210 Collections and/or Records:

(14) Home of Washington, preserved in memory of the Republic's founder, Mount Vernon, Virginia. , 1908

 Item — Box HPC - Stereograph - Box 1: Series HPC - Stereographs
Identifier: HPC - Stereographs
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: Copyright: 1908
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Stereographs / Stereographs - Box 1 / Mansion - East Front

Address by the Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson Broadcast from the Mount Vernon Piazza, February 22, 1947

 Item — Box 34: Series HPC - Box 34
Identifier: RP-1175 ; Photo-5654a
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: February 22, 1947
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 34 - Visitors / Visitors, 1943-1949

Address by the Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson Broadcast from the Mount Vernon Piazza, February 22, 1947

 Item — Box 34: Series HPC - Box 34
Identifier: RP-1175 ; Photo-5654b
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: February 22, 1947
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 34 - Visitors / Visitors, 1943-1949

American Legion Celebrating Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1946

 Item — Box 34: Series HPC - Box 34
Identifier: RP-1179 ; Photo-5658e
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: February 22, 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 34 - Visitors / Visitors, 1943-1949

American Legion's National Commander and National President of the American Legion Auxiliary sign the guest book at Mount Vernon, February 22, 1946

 Item — Box 34: Series HPC - Box 34
Identifier: RP-1179 ; Photo-5658c
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: February 22, 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Box 34 - Visitors / Visitors, 1943-1949

Bust of George Washington [left profile] by Jean-Antoine Houdon (stereograph, left frame) - 1 of 2, 1866-1875

 Item — Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7): Series HPC - Glass negatives
Identifier: HPC - Glass negatives
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: 1866-1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Glass negatives / Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7)

Bust of George Washington [left profile] by Jean-Antoine Houdon (stereograph, right frame) - 2 of 2, 1866-1875

 Item — Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7): Series HPC - Glass negatives
Identifier: HPC - Glass negatives
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: 1866-1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Glass negatives / Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7)

Bust of George Washington [right profile] by Jean-Antoine Houdon (stereograph, left frame) - 1 of 2, 1866-1875

 Item — Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7): Series HPC - Glass negatives
Identifier: HPC - Glass negatives
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: 1866-1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Glass negatives / Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7)

Bust of George Washington [right profile] by Jean-Antoine Houdon (stereograph, right frame) - 2 of 2, 1866-1875

 Item — Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7): Series HPC - Glass negatives
Identifier: HPC - Glass negatives
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: 1866-1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Glass negatives / Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7)

Bust of George Washington [turned slight left] by Jean-Antoine Houdon (stereograph, left frame) - 1 of 2, 1866-1875

 Item — Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7): Series HPC - Glass negatives
Identifier: HPC - Glass negatives
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: 1866-1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Glass negatives / Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7)

Bust of George Washington [turned slight left] by Jean-Antoine Houdon (stereograph, right frame) - 2 of 2, 1866-1875

 Item — Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7): Series HPC - Glass negatives
Identifier: HPC - Glass negatives
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: 1866-1875
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / HPC, Historical Photograph Collection / Glass negatives / Box 1 - Glass negatives (5x7)

BW-1670/A-C - Vice Regents' daughters , June 9, 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1670
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 9, 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-1679/A-B - Mansion & Mansion circle from under north beech tree , August 20, 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1679
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 20, 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-1680/A-B - Mansion & Mansion circle from under south beech tree , August 20, 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1680
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 20, 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-1700/A-K - Restoration - Washing in preparation for painting Mansion , October 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1700
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 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-1756 - Drawing - Palladian window to scale , December 6, 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1756
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-1793/A-B - Mansion - West Front , December 14, 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1793
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 14, 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-1830/A-B - Mansion Library [Study] , March 15, 1940

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1830
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: March 15, 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 6 (4x5)

BW-1831/A-C - Sideboard in Dining Room , March 15, 1940

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1831
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: March 15, 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 6 (4x5)

BW-1832/A-B - Mantel in Dining Room , March 15, 1940

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1832
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: March 15, 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 6 (4x5)

BW-1833/A-B - Mantel in Banquet Hall [New Room] , March 15, 1940

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1833
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: March 15, 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 6 (4x5)

BW-1834 - Section of Banquet Hall [New Room] mantel , March 15, 1940

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1834
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: March 15, 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 6 (4x5)

BW-1835/A-B- Palladian window in Banquet Hall [New Room] , March 15, 1940

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1835
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: March 15, 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 6 (4x5)

BW-1929/A-C - French armchair - West Parlor , June 6, 1940

 Item — Box 7 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1929
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 6, 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-1930/A-D - Writing desk in Washington Bedchamber , June 6, 1940

 Item — Box 7 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1930
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 6, 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-2085/A-F - Mansion - cupola - interior , July 4, 1940

 Item — Box 7 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2085
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-2214/A-C - Cupola , August 1941

 Item — Box 8 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2214
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 1941
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 8 (4x5)

BW-2219/A-D - Rug used in Dining Room, July 1941

 Item — Box 8 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2219
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 1941
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 8 (4x5)

BW-2261/A-B - Banquet Hall [New Room] - northeast corner , January 15, 1942

 Item — Box 8 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2261
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 15, 1942
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 8 (4x5)

BW-2262 - Banquet Hall [New Room] - Palladian window , January 15, 1942

 Item — Box 8 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2262
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 15, 1942
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 8 (4x5)
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