Research Catalog
Stereoscopic views of alligators, and camping, fishing and hunting in Florida
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of alligators, and camping, fishing and hunting in Florida [graphic].
- Publication
- 1870?-1905?
Available Online
Details
- Additional Authors
- Cushing, W. H., active 1870-1889.
- Mears, J. F.
- Pollock, Charles.
- Seaver, C., Jr.
- Styles, A. F., 1832-1910.
- Wilson, J. N. (Jerome Nelson), 1827-1897.
- Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
- Littleton View Co. pbl
- Ober Brothers. pht
- Underwood & Underwood, New York, publishers.
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Description
- 27 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x180mm. or smaller.
- 19 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
- Summary
- Views of hunting, fishing and camping in Florida: includes many views of alligators, some basking on river banks, one view showing an alligator skeleton, some captive live on docks, some trophies for hunters, some in staged scenes being hunted; staged scene with a naked black boy standing in river, hands up in alarm at an alligator with mouth open about 5 feet from him; staged scene showing African American boy in the jaws of an alligator; camping scenes include tents, palmetto huts, men lounging near portable stoves, gear packed for the trail; a deer hunters camp with tropies, people in boats hunting alligators and fishing; view of men with alligator, a string of fish hanging from a pole under the orange trees outside an unidentified hotel; boats being portaged on a wagon from Salt Lake to Indian River. some views show blacks tending camps and rowing boats, etc. Some views duplicated.
- Alternative Title
- America illustrated, Tropical series.
- American scenery.
- American scenery. Views in Florida.
- Characteristic southern scenes. 257.
- Florida views. Gem series.
- New series Florida views.
- Popular series.
- Scenes in Florida. 630, 637-640, 736.
- The Southern series. Magnolia, Florida. 10.
- Subjects
- Photoprints
- Stereographs
- Albumen photoprints
- Genre photographs
- Magnolia (Fla.)
- Rowboats
- Racism > United States
- African Americans > Florida
- Portages > Florida
- Hotels & taverns > Florida
- Carts & wagons > Florida
- Huts > Florida
- Alligators
- Tents > Florida
- Camping > Florida
- Fishing > Florida
- Deer hunting > Florida
- Alligator hunting > Florida
- Genre/Form
- Genre photographs.
- Albumen photoprints.
- Stereographs.
- Photoprints.
- Note
- Includes views by W. H. Cushing, J. F. Mears and other photographers and publishers.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Cite As (note)
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 90-F130
- OCLC
- NYPG90-F130
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of alligators, and camping, fishing and hunting in Florida [graphic].
- Imprint
- 1870?-1905?
- 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
- Cushing, W. H., active 1870-1889. PublisherMears, J. F. PublisherPollock, Charles. pbls.Seaver, C., Jr. PhotographerStyles, A. F., 1832-1910. PhotographerWilson, J. N. (Jerome Nelson), 1827-1897. PhotographerKilburn Brothers, photographers.Littleton View Co. PublisherOber Brothers. PhotographerUnderwood & Underwood, New York, publishers.Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Added Title
- America illustrated, Tropical series.American scenery.American scenery. Views in Florida.Characteristic southern scenes. 257.Florida views. Gem series.New series Florida views.Popular series.Scenes in Florida. 630, 637-640, 736.The Southern series. Magnolia, Florida. 10.
- Research Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 90-F130