Research Catalog

Stereoscopic views of Nantucket, Massachusetts

Title
Stereoscopic views of Nantucket, Massachusetts [graphic].
Publication
1865?-1880?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Shute, R. G.
  • Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
  • C.H. Shute & Son., photographers.
  • Stiff Brothers & Company, photographers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
37 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x178mm. or smaller.
Summary
Views of Nantucket: general views, including the harbor, street views, showing homes, buildings, churches, piers; the oldest house (built 1686), including an interior showing spinning wheel, other domestic equipment and a mannequin in colonial dress seated next to the fire; Bay View house and an interior view of its parlor; Ocean House; small house with garden in front; the Old Windmill, built 1746; the village of Siasconset showing fishermen and their families posing in front of the diminutive homes; village of Quidnet showing fishermen and boats on beach, village beyond, people on a narrow lane lined with shingled houses, boat and toy baby carriage in foreground; the "Hermit of Nantucket," Frederick Parker, in front of his home, interior view showing "hermit" in rocking chair near stove; Sankaty lighthouse. Some views duplicated.
Alternative Title
  • Views of Nantucket.
  • Views of Nantucket. 18, 35.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
Note
  • Includes views by Shute & Son, Stiff Brothers and other photographers and publishers.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F267
OCLC
NYPG90-F267
Title
Stereoscopic views of Nantucket, Massachusetts [graphic].
Imprint
1865?-1880?
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
Shute, R. G. Photographer
Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
C.H. Shute & Son., photographers.
Stiff Brothers & Company, photographers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Views of Nantucket.
Views of Nantucket. 18, 35.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F267
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