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Colonial Photography—Viewfinder on the Past Restorations Designated historic sites are rarely static in condition, even after a full restoration. New knowledge, better resources, and an increasingly sophisticated audience motivate new interpretations.
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Case 10
Mount Vernon as it was when bought by the Mount Vernon Ladies AssociationÉ Albumen print. Ca. 1860. The neglected Mount Vernon is pictured as it appeared when acquired by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, with architectural features added after Washington's death, and since removed.
Mount Vernon Interiors. Albumen prints. Ca. 1880s. Luke C. Dillon. Mrs. Washington's Room where she died. Albumen print. Ca. 1895. George WashingtonÕs Mount Vernon was for some time displayed full of furniture that was old, but not of the time of Washington.
James Cremer. Mount Vernon, Mansion House. Albumen stereograph. Ca. 1880s. The continuing popularity of Washington, the cementing of his role as "Father of our Country" in the early 19th century, followed by the celebrated restoration of Mount Vernon as a historic site have led to Mount Vernon's transcendence to representing the definitive American style, with imitations across the nation in the form of both residential and commercial architecture. |
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S.R. Stoddard. Fort Ticonderoga–Parade and Cellar of East Barracks. Albumen stereograph Fort Ticonderoga appears before reconstruction in the 1880s, and after in the 20th century. The early photographs of Fort Ticonderoga have particular value, as the 20th century reconstruction of the fort's stone perimeter walls is now believed to be historically inaccurate.
Fort Ticonderoga. Gelatin silver print. Ca. 1920. |
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