Research Catalog

Title

Stereoscopic views of Washington, D.C. and vicinity [graphic] / by E. & H. T. Anthony (FIrm).

Author

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), photographers.

Publication

1860?-1880?

Details

Additional Authors

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

131 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 88x177mm. or smaller.

Summary

• Includes: the capitol: a domeless, under construction; cranes on either side of the steps on the east front, laying the last stone, 1867; a distant view from the Smithsonian; the east front with Washington's statue by Greenough; with a carriage waiting at the bottom of the stairs, from East Capitol Square; views from the West Capitol grounds, from the botanical gardens, with conservatory under construction in the foreground; from Maryland Ave., east front of the Senate; views of the statue "Civilization" by Greenough, statues of War and Peace by Persico; interior views: Brumidi's painting in the dome, north room, congressional library; the retiring room of the senate; house and senate chambers; hallways, stairways; ladies parlor; Gen. French's room; Sen. Sumner's reception room; the White House: several views of the south side, one showing men rolling the lawn and gardening, showing the wire fence, showing the fountain; views of the carriage entrance; from treasury department; state dining room; interior of the summer house; views of the Smithsonian "castle"; Treasury building, including one view of columns tied with dark bunting; a half built Washington Monument; post office; the Patent Office, including views of the model room and the "Blue corridor".
• Also: the War and Navy Dept. building (later the executive office building), Botanical Garden Conservatory; hedge at the Agriculture Dept.; Willard Hotel; Gen Grant's headquarters (a brick row house); views of Pennsylvania Ave., one on Carnival Day; Mill's equestrian statue of Washington; the statue of Jackson in Lafayette square; Long bridge over the Potomac; Georgetown showing the C.&O. canal.

Alternative Title

• E. & H. T. Anthony's instantaneous views in Washington City, D.C. 1316.
• American views. Washington, D.C. 6529, 8388, 10924, 10989, 11003, 11066.
• E. & H. T. Anthony's stereoscopic views in Washington City, D.C. 1292, 1301, 1302, 1308, 1309, 1323, 1332.
• Washington City views. 914, 1290, 1299, 1307, 1308, 1312, 1316, 1321, 1323, 1325, 1326, 1329, 1331, 1333, 1993, 2732, 2742, 2743, 2981, 2984, 2986, 2987, 3000.
• Views in Washington City, D.C. 1317, 1321, 1991, 2733, 2743, 2746, 2984, 2986, 6452, 6453, 6457, 6464, 6465, 6467-6470, 6472, 6475, 6476, 6478, 6479, 6485, 6489, 6493, 6497, 6500, 6502, 6506, 6510, 6516, 6518-6520, 6523, 6524, 6530, 6531, 6533, 6534, 6541, 8363, 8365, 8370, 8372, 8373-8375, 8378, 8379, 8382, 8388, 8390, 8392, 8395, 8405, 8418.

Subjects

• Hand-colored photoprints
• Albumen photoprints
• Stereographs
• Photoprints
• United States > Capital and capitol
• Georgetown (Washington, D.C.)
• United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
• Mural painting and decoration, American > Washington (D.C.)
• Military headquarters > Washington (D.C.)
• Greenough, Horatio, 1805-1852
• Mills, Clark, 1810-1883
• Persico, E. Luigi, 1791-1860
• Brumidi, Constantino, 1805-1880
• Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
• Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
• Smithsonian Institution
• Library of Congress
• United States > Department of Agriculture
• United States > Department of the Treasury
• United States > Navy Department
• United States > Patent Office
• United States > War Department
• Canals > United States
• Gardening > Washington (D.C.)
• Capitols > Washington (D.C.)
• Bridges > Washington (D.C.)
• Construction
• Carriages & coaches > Washington (D.C.)
• Government buildings > Washington (D.C.)
• Museums > Washington (D.C.)
• Post offices > Washington (D.C.)
• Festivals > Washington (D.C.)
• Greenhouses > Washington (D.C.)
• Monuments & memorials > Washington (D.C.)
• Parks > Washington (D.C.)
• Parlors > Washington (D.C.)
• Libraries > Washington (D.C.)
• Dining rooms > Washington (D.C.)
• Ceremonial rooms > Washington (D.C.)
• Rotundas > Washington (D.C.)
• Sculpture > Washington (D.C.)

Genre/Form

• Photoprints.
• Stereographs.
• Albumen photoprints.

Note

• Includes 4 hand-colored photoprints. Includes 4 views not attributed to Anthony but duplicating views published by them.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 90-F83

OCLC

NYPG90-F83

Author

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm), photographers.

Title

Stereoscopic views of Washington, D.C. and vicinity [graphic] / by E. & H. T. Anthony (FIrm).

Imprint

1860?-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

Local Subject

Hand-colored photoprints.

Added Author

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added Title

E. & H. T. Anthony's instantaneous views in Washington City, D.C. 1316.

American views. Washington, D.C. 6529, 8388, 10924, 10989, 11003, 11066.

E. & H. T. Anthony's stereoscopic views in Washington City, D.C. 1292, 1301, 1302, 1308, 1309, 1323, 1332.

Washington City views. 914, 1290, 1299, 1307, 1308, 1312, 1316, 1321, 1323, 1325, 1326, 1329, 1331, 1333, 1993, 2732, 2742, 2743, 2981, 2984, 2986, 2987, 3000.

Views in Washington City, D.C. 1317, 1321, 1991, 2733, 2743, 2746, 2984, 2986, 6452, 6453, 6457, 6464, 6465, 6467-6470, 6472, 6475, 6476, 6478, 6479, 6485, 6489, 6493, 6497, 6500, 6502, 6506, 6510, 6516, 6518-6520, 6523, 6524, 6530, 6531, 6533, 6534, 6541, 8363, 8365, 8370, 8372, 8373-8375, 8378, 8379, 8382, 8388, 8390, 8392, 8395, 8405, 8418.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 90-F83