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Stereoscopic views of Washington, D.C.

Title
Stereoscopic views of Washington, D.C. / by G. D. Wakely
Author
Wakely, G. D.
Publication
1865?-1870?

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Additional Authors
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
71 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x177mm. or smaller.
Summary
Views of Washington, D.C.: including the Capitol grounds, a view of Washington, D.C. from the Capitol, including a half-built Washington Monument; the capitol: the east front, one view showing Greenough's statue of Washington; sculpture: "Civilization," "The dying Tecumseh," Lincoln (Ream), "The goddess of liberty" or "Freedom" (Crawford), bronze doors by Rogers; details of Brumidi's painting in the dome; Washington's resignation by Trumbull; the Library of Congress, house chambers, the Marble or President's room, a corridor; the White House: north and south elevations, the carriage drive, the east room; the Patent Office, including the north and east halls; the Post Office; the Agriculture Department; the State Department; the War Department; The Navy Department; the Smithsonian Institution; the treasury building; the Soldiers' home; the Long Bridge, the Capitol prison.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Art reproductions.
Note
  • Most views are copyright 1866.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F90
OCLC
NYPG90-F90
Author
Wakely, G. D., photographer.
Title
Stereoscopic views of Washington, D.C. / by G. D. Wakely
Imprint
1865?-1870?
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.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F90
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