Research Catalog
Stereoscopic views of the Potomac River and its bridges in and near Washington, D.C.
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of the Potomac River and its bridges in and near Washington, D.C. [graphic].
- Publication
- 1865?-1885?
Available Online
Details
- Additional Authors
- Description
- 20 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x177mm. or smaller.
- 1 stereograph (photoprint) : albumen, b&w ;
- Summary
- Views of the Potomac River, including The Great Falls of the Potomac, "Ball's Bluff," showing two men in a rowboat with fishing gear,Windy branch cascade; a man sitting on a dock near a boathouse along the banks of the river; a view of small sailing vessels (wide beam, low to water) from the Long Bridge; views of the Long Bridge showing railroad tracks, boat moored nearby; the Aqueduct Bridge, by which the C&O canal crosses the Potomac at Georgetown; one view shows buildings on opposite shore, another close view shows sign admonishing "Walk your horses over this bridge," men with fishing gear near bridge, view from Georgetown with canalboats in the canal in the foreground.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Albumen photoprints.
- Stereographs.
- Photoprints.
- Note
- Title devised by cataloger.
- Includes views by Bell & Bro., John Moran and other photographers and publishers.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Cite As (note)
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 90-F107
- OCLC
- NYPG90-F107
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of the Potomac River and its bridges in and near Washington, D.C. [graphic].
- Imprint
- 1865?-1885?
- 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
- Moran, John, 1831-1903. PhotographerBell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) phts.Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Research Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 90-F107