Research Catalog

Title

Stereoscopic views of Mount Vernon, Virginia [graphic].

Publication

1859?-1925.

Details

Additional Authors

• Cudlip, Charles S.
• Dillon, Luke C., 1844-
• Jarvis, John F.
• Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882.
• A.C. Company. pbl
• E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Anthony's stereoscopic views. 144.
• Bell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) phts
• Bryant & Smith. pht
• Kilburn Brothers, photographers
• Langenheim, Loyd & Co. pht
• Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, copyright claimant
• Montgomery Ward. Travelers series
• New York Stereoscopic Co. pbl
• Underwood & Underwood. pbl
• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views

Description

• 94 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 89 x 177 mm. or smaller.
• 2 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
• 6 stereographs (photomechanical prints) : halftone, col. ;

Summary

Views of Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington: boathouse and the road to the tomb, the old stables, Washington's carriage, views of the grounds and outbuildings, view of the home from many angles, showing porches, one view with piles of cut grass in the foreground, and views of the Potomac River from the porch, interior views including the main hall, with stairway and clock on landing, the State Dining Room, including Peal's portrait of Washington, Mrs. Washington's bedchamber showing canopy bed and other furniture, Gen. Washington's room, showing canopy bed, portrait, Lafayette's room; tomb including people visiting and an African American man at the gate. Some views duplicated.

Alternative Title

• American scenery.
• American scenery, war views.
• Stereoscopic views of Washington City.

Subject

• Washington, George, 1732-1799 > Homes and haunts
• Washington, George, 1732-1799 > Tombs
• African Americans
• Bedrooms > Virginia > Mount Vernon
• Carriages & coaches > Virginia > Mount Vernon
• Dwellings > Virginia > Mount Vernon
• Interior architecture > Virginia > Mount Vernon
• Paintings
• Tombs & sepulchral monuments > Virginia > Mount Vernon
• Mount Vernon (Va.)
• Potomac River

Genre/Form

• Albumen photoprints.
• Photoprints.
• Silver gelatin photoprints.
• Stereographs.

Note

• Title devised by cataloger.
• Includes views by Alexander Gardner, Bell & Bro., Bryant & Smith, and other photographers and publishers.
• Includes four hand-colored views.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 92-F75

OCLC

NYPG92-F75

Title

Stereoscopic views of Mount Vernon, Virginia [graphic].

Imprint

1859?-1925.

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.

Cite As:

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Connect to:

NYPL Digital Collections

Added Author

Cudlip, Charles S. Publisher

Dillon, Luke C., 1844- Photographer

Jarvis, John F. Publisher

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882. Photographer Home of Washington illustrated. 12, 18, 21, 38.

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882. Photographer Views at Mount Vernon, Virginia. 4.

A.C. Company. Publisher

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Anthony's stereoscopic views. 144.

Bell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) phts

Bryant & Smith. Photographer

Kilburn Brothers, photographers.

Langenheim, Loyd & Co. Photographer

Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, copyright claimant.

Montgomery Ward. Travelers series.

New York Stereoscopic Co. Publisher

Underwood & Underwood. Publisher

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added Title

American scenery.

American scenery, war views.

Stereoscopic views of Washington City.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 92-F75