This postcard folio of Mississippi features images of civic structures and views, nature images and historical sites.
Of special note is the magnolia image on the cover of the folio. If this looks familiar to regular visitors here, that’s because the exact image is also shown in an earlier posting here.
This folio is dated 1958.
Author: desteede
Eastern Front, Mount Vernon estate house
This is another view of the George Washington home on the grounds of Mount Vernon, where Washington lived and is now buried. An earlier image from this blog showed an almost identical photo in monochrome, with some slight variation in the age and development of visible trees.
This and other pictures in the series were sold by the Mount Vernon’s Ladies Association. This organization still maintains and operates the estate, a rarity since most such historic places are under the auspices of the National Park system.
The description on the back of the card states:
The Mount Vernon Mansion, East Front
From a Photograph in Natural Color
It is believed this card dates from the 1940s.
Kitchen Garden, Mount Vernon, Virginia
This image from Mount Vernon, Virginia shows a portion of the kitchen garden. These were name this as they were filled with fruits and vegetables grown and harvested for the estate kitchen, unlike the more ornamental gardens populated with flowers and shrubs.
The plants most easily visible appear to be grapevines. The caption on the back of the card states only “View in the Kitchen Garden, Mount Vernon.”
This card is believed to date from the 1940s.
Flower Gardens, Mount Vernon, Virginia
Another view of Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate, this time from the outside, featuring a portion of the flower gardens.
The back of the card states simply “The Mount Vernon Flower Garden”.
It is believed this postcard dates from the 1940s.
Washington’s Study, Mount Vernon, Virginia
This is an image of George Washington’s desk and chair as it might have looked just before his death in 1799.
The back of the card states only “General Washington’s Desk and Chair, Mount Vernon.
A visual curiosity is present in this image. Directly behind the main chair, highlighted against the bright yellow curtains, is a three part candle stand. Initial investigation seems to indicate that the stand is simply floating in the air.
Closer examination indicates there is a narrow brass pipe stand holding the platform up, which coincides exactly with a fold in the yellow curtains, causing the pipe stand to essentially disappear.
It is believed this postcard dates from the 1940s.
Music Room, Mt. Vernon, Virginia
This card highlights a harpsichord purchased by George Washington for his step-granddaughter, Nellie Custis. The room is now more correctly called the Small Parlor, after its conversion from a bedroom in its earlier days.
The description on the back states simply “The Music Room at Mount Vernon.
This card is believed to date from the 1940s.
Mount Vernon, Virginia
This week features views of the George Washington family home and estate known as Mount Vernon. It is located near Alexandria, Virginia not far south of Washington D.C, and is a popular tourist destination. This image features the main house.
The description is simply:
The Mount Vernon Mansion, East Front.
–As can be seen on the card, this image dates from the 1930s.
Nashville, Tennessee Folio
These images feature important and historical buildings and structures in and around the capitol of Tennessee. Nashville is located in the center of the state, which is long east to west and relatively narrow north to south.
This collection was most likely published in the 1960s.
Country Scene with Wagon, Mississippi
This card shows a composed scene of an African-American couple riding a cargo wagon pulled by two mules. The couple is dressed in clothes typical of rural southern farmers, and there are examples of equipment and supplies common to farmers stowed in the wagon.
The description states:
GOING HOME…A scene almost forgotten in the New South.
–Such scenes were familiar into the 1950s in impoverished rural areas. This card dates from the 1960s.
Magnolia Blossom, Mississippi
This image is of another iconic flower of the southern United States, the Magnolia.
The description states:
THE MAGNOLIA…is the State Flower of Mississippi. This beautiful flower of the evergreen tree “Magnolia Grandiflora” is seen throughout the South in the late Spring and early Summer.
–The card is part of a large series of cards that dates from the 1960s.