Research Catalog
Stereoscopic views of the Botanical Gardens, Washington, D.C.
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of the Botanical Gardens, Washington, D.C. [graphic].
- Publication
- 1865?-1910?
Available Online
Details
- Additional Authors
- Allen, E. L. (Edward L.)
- Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903.
- Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901.
- Cremer, James, 1821-1893.
- Bell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) phts
- Griffith & Griffith (Firm), distributor.
- Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
- J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
- H. L. Roberts & Co., photographers.
- J. Ward & Son (Firm), photographers.
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Description
- 24 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col; 88x177mm. or smaller.
- 1 stereograph (photoprint) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
- 3 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
- Summary
- Views of the National botanical gardens: includes views of the conservatory before the domed central section was built, including picket fences, walkways; views of the dome under construction, the frame complete; same vantage showing dome complete, views of the conservatory with the capitol beyond; views of the grounds showing gates, walkways, fences, planters, exotic plants, including cactus, moved outside during the summer; flower beds, the Bartholdi fountain; interior views include many views of exotic plants including one labeled "Sago Palm," a fountain, planters, heating grates, windows.
- Alternative Title
- European and American views.
- Botanical garden. Washington, D.C.
- American views.
- Views of Washington, D.C. 83.
- America illustrated. Washington, D.C.
- Subjects
- Hand-colored photoprints
- Silver gelatin photoprints
- Photoprints
- Stereographs
- Albumen photoprints
- Washington (D.C.) > Capital and capitol
- Mall, The (Washington, D.C.)
- Construction > Washington (D.C.)
- Palms > Washington (D.C.)
- Cactus > Washington (D.C.)
- Botany
- Plants > Washington, D.C
- Botanical gardens > Washington (D.C.)
- Greenhouses > Washington (D.C.)
- Parks > Washington (D.C.)
- Genre/Form
- Albumen photoprints.
- Stereographs.
- Photoprints.
- Silver gelatin photoprints.
- Note
- Includes views by various photographers and publishers.
- Includes 3 hand-colored views.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Cite As (note)
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 90-F106
- OCLC
- NYPG90-F106
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of the Botanical Gardens, Washington, D.C. [graphic].
- Imprint
- 1865?-1910?
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
- Cite As:
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Connect to:
- Local Subject
- Hand-colored photoprints.
- Added Author
- Allen, E. L. (Edward L.) PhotographerBierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903. PhotographerChase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. PhotographerCremer, James, 1821-1893. PhotographerBell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) phtsGriffith & Griffith (Firm), distributor.Kilburn Brothers, photographers.J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.H. L. Roberts & Co., photographers.J. Ward & Son (Firm), photographers.Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Added Title
- European and American views.Botanical garden. Washington, D.C.American views.Views of Washington, D.C. 83.America illustrated. Washington, D.C.
- Research Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 90-F106