Research Catalog

Title

Stereoscopic views of Portland, Maine [graphic].

Publication

1865?-1883?

Details

Additional Authors

• Anderson, A. W., active 1870-1902.
• Bonney, A. D., active 1870-1879.
• Durgan, J. O. (James O.)
• King, M. F.
• E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), publishers.
• Dupee & Co., photographers.
• Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
• J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

• 45 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x176mm. or smaller.
• 31 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
• 10 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;

Summary

Views of Portland, Maine: includes general, street (one winter view) and harbor views; views of homes, churches, parks, hotels, hospitals, the city hall, the custom house, fire station, the Portland lighthouse and observatory; factories including a view of women seated at a long table sewing; group portraits of the Bosworth Post of the G.A.R., and of the sixth annual reunion of the 5th Maine Regimental Association; a view of an unidentified interior decorated with streamers, flags, etc. Trolley lines visible in some views. Studio portrait of an unidentified family. A view of a young woman sitting among some trees. Some views duplicated.

Alternative Title

• Portland Cathedral, Portland, Me.
• Views of Portland, Me., & Vicinity.
• Portland and Vicinity.
• American Views. Peoples' Series.
• Portland, Me.
• The "Best" Series. Portland & Vicinity.
• American Stereoscopic Views. Portland, Maine.

Subjects

• Photographica
• Photoprints
• Stereographs
• Albumen photoprints
• Portraits
• Cityscapes
• Maine
• Casco Bay (Me.)
• Portland (Me.)
• Fountains
• Lighthouses
• Street Railroads
• Festive Decorations
• City & Town Halls
• Customs houses
• Steamboats
• Ships
• Harbors
• Parks
• Celebrations
• Fire Stations
• Anniversaries
• Government buildings
• Hotels & taverns
• Hospitals
• Dwellings
• Churches
• Grand Army of the Republic

Genre/Form

• Cityscapes.
• Portraits.
• Albumen photoprints.
• Stereographs.
• Photoprints.

Note

• Title devised by cataloger.
• Includes views by A. W. Anderson, A. D. Bonney, James O. Durgan and other photographers and publishers.
• Street view of Middle St. includes photographic dealer's building.
• Group portrait of 5th Maine Reg't Association has camera partially visible at the right.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 89-F234

OCLC

NYPG89-F234

Title

Stereoscopic views of Portland, Maine [graphic].

Imprint

1865?-1883?

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

Local Subject

Photographica.

Added Author

Anderson, A. W., active 1870-1902. Photographer

Bonney, A. D., active 1870-1879. Photographer

Durgan, J. O. (James O.) Photographer

King, M. F. Photographer

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), publishers.

Dupee & Co., photographers.

Kilburn Brothers, photographers.

J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added Title

Portland Cathedral, Portland, Me.

Views of Portland, Me., & Vicinity.

Portland and Vicinity.

American Views. Peoples' Series.

Portland, Me.

The "Best" Series. Portland & Vicinity.

American Stereoscopic Views. Portland, Maine.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 89-F234