Research Catalog
Stereoscopic views of the arsenal and naval yard, Washington, D.C.
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of the arsenal and naval yard, Washington, D.C. [graphic].
- Publication
- 1860?-1890?
Available Online
Details
- Additional Authors
- Description
- 31 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x180mm. or smaller.
- Summary
- Views of the arsenal including stacks of cannonballs, including a view with a soldier leaning against a stack; views of cannons and mortars; a small guardhouse(?) and buildings on the grounds of the arsenal; views of the Navy yard, including views form across the Anacostia river, showing sailing vessels and steamboats moored, railroad tracks, a group of boys in the foreground; view of docks, showing warehouses and cranes; a view looking toward the river form the yard, showing cannons and cannonballs; interior views of the gun shop and the breech mechanism dept. (in 1898). Some duplicaton.
- Alternative Title
- American scenery. Washington, D.C.
- Chase's celebrated collection of national views. 1083
- Descriptive views.
- Subjects
- Photoprints
- Stereographs
- Albumen photoprints
- Drawings
- Anacostia River (Md. and Washington, D.C.)
- Arms & armaments
- Armories > Washington (D.C.)
- Cannons
- Soldiers > United States
- Railroad tracks
- Steamboats
- Ships
- Boat & ship industry > Washington (D.C.)
- Ordnance industry > Washington (D.C.)
- Dogs
- United States > Army
- United States > Navy
- Genre/Form
- Drawings.
- Albumen photoprints.
- Stereographs.
- Photoprints.
- Note
- Includes views by W.M. Chase, Bell & Bro., John F. Jarvis and other photographers and publishers.
- One view has a pencil drawing of a dog on the verso.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Cite As (note)
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 90-F105
- OCLC
- NYPG90-F105
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of the arsenal and naval yard, Washington, D.C. [graphic].
- Imprint
- 1860?-1890?
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
- Cite As:
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. PhotographerJarvis, John F. pbls.Totherick, E. PhotographerBell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) phts.Keystone View Company. PublisherRobert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Added Title
- American scenery. Washington, D.C.Chase's celebrated collection of national views. 1083Descriptive views.
- Research Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 90-F105