Research Catalog

Title

Stereoscopic views of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. [graphic].

Publication

1859?-1920?

Details

Additional Authors

• Bell, C. M. (Charles Milton), approximately 1849-1893.
• Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903.
• Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901.
• Cudlip, L.
• Cudlip, C. S.
• Douglas, Ranald.
• Jarvis, John F.
• Bell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) phts.
• De Young Palace Dollar Store. pbl
• Ingersoll View Company. pht
• Keystone View Company. pbl
• Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

• 66 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 90x178mm. or smaller.
• 1 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;

Summary

Views of the Smithsonian Institution: includes the "castle" and the National Museum (Arts & Industries) building; early views of the "castle" show it surrounded with a picket fence, winter views with snow; many views showing lawns, trees, drives, some with men including one with a black man; some showing carriages in drive; view of men stanidng at the edge of flood waters, Feb. 12, 1881, on Smithsonian grounds; view of a sculpture of a woman and a (goat?); interior views include galleries and displays, including samurai armor, dinosaurs, a teepee, a diorama of Kiowa children at play, a gallery with cases; a view with a case of stuffed birds and animals; a view with African animals and a whale.

Alternative Title

• American scenery. Stereoscopic studies.
• American scenery. Washington, D.C. 43.
• American views.
• American scenery. Centennial series.
• Picturesque views of all countries.
• Smithsonian Institution. Washington, D.C.
• Stereoscopic studies. Miscellaneous subjects.
• Stereoscopic views.
• U.S. landscape and art views. 1045.
• Views of Washington and vicinity.

Subjects

• Hand-colored photoprints
• Silver gelatin photoprints
• Photoprints
• Albumen photoprints
• Stereographs
• Kiowa Indians
• Indians of North America > Clothing
• Dioramas > Washington (D.C.)
• Animals
• Whales
• Interior architecture > Washington (D.C.)
• Museums > Washington (D.C.)
• Floods > Washington (D.C.)
• Smithsonian Institution

Genre/Form

• Stereographs.
• Albumen photoprints.
• Photoprints.
• Silver gelatin photoprints.

Note

• Includes views by C.M. Bell, W.M. Chase and other 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-F115

OCLC

NYPG90-F115

Title

Stereoscopic views of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. [graphic].

Imprint

1859?-1920?

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

Hand-colored photoprints.

Added Author

Bell, C. M. (Charles Milton), approximately 1849-1893. Photographer

Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903. Photographer

Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. Photographer

Cudlip, L. Publisher

Cudlip, C. S. Publisher

Douglas, Ranald. Photographer

Jarvis, John F. Publisher

Bell & Bro. (Washington, D.C.) phts.

De Young Palace Dollar Store. Publisher

Ingersoll View Company. Photographer

Keystone View Company. Publisher

Kilburn Brothers, photographers.

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added Title

American scenery. Stereoscopic studies.

American scenery. Washington, D.C. 43.

American views.

American scenery. Centennial series.

Picturesque views of all countries.

Smithsonian Institution. Washington, D.C.

Stereoscopic studies. Miscellaneous subjects.

Stereoscopic views.

U.S. landscape and art views. 1045.

Views of Washington and vicinity.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 90-F115