Research Catalog

Stereoscopic views of Ft. Marion (Castillo de San Marcos), St. Augustine, Florida

Title
Stereoscopic views of Ft. Marion (Castillo de San Marcos), St. Augustine, Florida [graphic].
Publication
1868?-1890?

Available Online

NYPL Digital Collections

Details

Additional Authors
  • Barker, George, 1844-1894.
  • Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903.
  • Cushing, W. H., active 1870-1889.
  • Cox, W. A.
  • Havens, O. Pierre, 1838-1912.
  • Pierron, George, 1816-
  • Styles, A. F., 1832-1910.
  • Alvord, Kellogg & Campbell. St. Augustine series. 29.
  • E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), publishers.
  • Florida Club. Southern gems.
  • Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
  • Littleton View Co., photographers.
  • Ober Brothers. New series, Florida views.
  • St. Augustine Photo Art Studio, photographers.
  • Thompson and Atwood, photographers.
  • Wilson & Havens, photographers.
  • Wood & Bickel, photographers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 100 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x178mm. or smaller.
  • 81 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of Ft. Marion (Castillo de San Marcos) at St. Augustine, Florida: view of St. Augustine from the fort; views of the coquina walls, towers battlements, and the moat, the drawbridge, the doorway from the drawbridge with the Spanish coat of arms above it, and details of the coat of arms; views of stairways, the courtyard, some views showing cannons and cannonballs; views of the dungeon from which Osceola escaped during the Second Seminole war; views of sightseers near the walls, on the battlements, on the sea wall in front of the fort, on the stairs in the courtyard; view of Indian prisoners, including Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, Caddoc (Caddoan?) and Comanche Indians, Indian guards, some views where the individuals are named, including Black Horse, his wife and daughter, perched on old cannons at the fort, Medicine Water, his wife Mochi and Romeo, the Cheyenne interpreter, and Menimac with Black Horse, Medicine Water and their wives. Some views show Indians dressed in native costume, other views show them in Army issue clothing. (Indians were imprisoned at the fort, 1875-1878). Some views duplicated.
Alternative Title
  • America illustrated. Tropical series. 61.
  • Barker's Stereoscopic gems of American scenery.
  • Florida fruit. Florida scenery.
  • Florida, land of flowers and tropical scenery.
  • Florida views. 45, 78, 80.
  • Florida views. 56.
  • Scenes in Florida.
  • Scenes in Florida. 611-613.
  • St. Augustine views.
  • Southern scenes in the stereoscope. 3588, 3591.
  • Stereoscopic gems. Picturesque Florida, selected subjects.
  • Stereoscopic treasures. 1231, 1239.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Advertisements.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by O. Pierre Havens, Ober Brothers, the Florida Club and other photographers and publishers.
  • Includes 5 views that have been removed from their mounts.
  • Includes views with advertisements on the verso for the magazine "The Naturtalist in Florida," edited by C.J. Maynard.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F139
OCLC
NYPG90-F139
Title
Stereoscopic views of Ft. Marion (Castillo de San Marcos), St. Augustine, Florida [graphic].
Imprint
1868?-1890?
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
Added Author
Barker, George, 1844-1894. Photographer
Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903. Photographer
Cushing, W. H., active 1870-1889. Photographer
Cox, W. A. Photographer
Havens, O. Pierre, 1838-1912. Photographer
Pierron, George, 1816- Photographer
Styles, A. F., 1832-1910. Photographer
Alvord, Kellogg & Campbell. St. Augustine series. 29.
E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), publishers.
Florida Club. Southern gems.
Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
Littleton View Co., photographers.
Ober Brothers. New series, Florida views.
St. Augustine Photo Art Studio, photographers.
Thompson and Atwood, photographers.
Wilson & Havens, photographers.
Wood & Bickel, photographers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
America illustrated. Tropical series. 61.
Barker's Stereoscopic gems of American scenery.
Florida fruit. Florida scenery.
Florida, land of flowers and tropical scenery.
Florida views. 45, 78, 80.
Florida views. 56.
Scenes in Florida.
Scenes in Florida. 611-613.
St. Augustine views.
Southern scenes in the stereoscope. 3588, 3591.
Stereoscopic gems. Picturesque Florida, selected subjects.
Stereoscopic treasures. 1231, 1239.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F139
View in Legacy Catalog