Lot 84


The Council voted to select Luke Dillon as the next "official" photographer in 1883. From the start, it was evident that his approach to taking photographs for the Association would be different from either Gardner or Johnson. An enthusiastic journalist writing for a local paper in 1884 about Mount Vernon commented that "a novel feature has been added to the attractions - visitors are photographed with the house itself." Whereas the previous two photographers attempted to document mostly the historical buildings of Mount Vernon through photography, Dillon sought equally the opportunity to immortalize its visitors. Dillon soon realized that passengers traveling to Mount Vernon by boat also could be enticed to have their picture taken while en route. Beginning in 1887, reports revealed that Dillon was "annoying" visitors on the boat and on the grounds. Complaints portray Dillon as having frequently solicited visitors as photographic subjects. He then sold the views out of his office in Washington because they featured visitors and not Mount Vernon. In this way. Dillon was making money on the side. The Association ultimately resorted to sending an official reprimand to Dillon for his zealous behavior. A year after this letter was issued to Dillon, the Association observed that Dillon had complied fully with this request. Luke Dillon conducted his business until the end of his contract with few additional incidents of "importuning" visitors. When his contract did expire, the Association decided that with regard to making exclusive contract with photographers "it is at present inexpedient to restrict this right." In 1894, the Council again declined to enter an agreement with any other photographer.
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Dimensions:
- 10" x 13" and 18" x 21" framed Condition:
- Very Good Condition
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