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Views of Mammoth Cave and vicinity

Title
Views of Mammoth Cave and vicinity [graphic] / by Mandeville Thum.
Author
Thum, Mandeville
Publication
Louisville, Ky. : Mandeville Thum, 1876-1877.

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Additional Authors
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 7 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x176mm.
  • 26 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of Mammoth Cave and vicinity: views taken in the vicinity include the hotel, Upper Big Spring, Lower Big Spring, the Green river, an African American boy sitting on a log; "Centennial Collection of specimens"; studio portraits of African American guides Mat and William, each with basket, lamp and walking stick; the mouth of the cave; interior views including men sihouetted in a boat on the Echo river, stalagmites and stalactites, gypsum formations, paths, entrances, arches. Some views duplicated.
Alternative Title
Views of Mammoth Cave.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Portraits.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
  • Flash photographs.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F198
OCLC
NYPG90-F198
Author
Thum, Mandeville, photographer.
Title
Views of Mammoth Cave and vicinity [graphic] / by Mandeville Thum.
Imprint
Louisville, Ky. : Mandeville Thum, 1876-1877.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
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Added Author
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Views of Mammoth Cave.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F198
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