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Stereoscopic views of Wissahickon Creek, Philadelphia

Title
Stereoscopic views of Wissahickon Creek, Philadelphia [graphic].
Publication
1860?-1885?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Bell, Christopher.
  • Cremer, James, 1821-1893.
  • Hemple, Alfred H., active 1860-1879.
  • Moran, John, 1831-1903.
  • Newell, R., -1897.
  • Purviance, W. T.
  • Woodward, C. W. (Charles Warren)
  • Tyron.
  • De Young Palace Dollar Store. American scenery, Centennial series.
  • Griffith & Griffith (Firm) American and Foreign views.
  • London Stereoscopic Company. American views. 161, 170, 172, 173, 190.
  • McAllister & Brother. pht
  • New York Stereoscopic Co. pbl
  • James W. Queen & Company. pbl
  • Union View Company. Wissahickon Creek & vicinity, Pa. 1070, 1076.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 48 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 88 x 178 mm. or smaller.
  • 6 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views along Wissahickon Creek: The creek, rocks, waterfalls, people sitting on creek bank and rocks, wading, strolling, children; fountain built by [John Cooke?]; Creshom (?) Creek; Wissahickon Hall; stone bridge, covered bridge, dam or waterfall in the foreground, bridge near Magargies Mill, Ridge Avenue Bridge, bridge at Valley Green; Valley Green Hotel, Children on rocks near Bishop's Mills, people on the creek "near the Old Log Cabin," bridge painted to read "Old Log Cabin Park" ; Wissahickon Lane; falls at the mouth of the creek, men in foreground, mill race, Ormiston Glen, mill dam on Darby Creek.
Alternative Title
  • American scenery.
  • American scenery, Philadelphia & vicinity.
  • Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
  • Penn. & Delaware views.
  • Wissahickon Creek, Pa.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by W. T. Purviance, John Moran, R. Newell and other photographers and publishers.
  • Includes 3 hand-colored views.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 91-F378
OCLC
NYPG91-F378
Title
Stereoscopic views of Wissahickon Creek, Philadelphia [graphic].
Imprint
1860?-1885?
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
Bell, Christopher. Photographer
Cremer, James, 1821-1893. Photographer
Hemple, Alfred H., active 1860-1879. Photographer Centennial views of Philadelphia and Fairmount Park. 107.
Moran, John, 1831-1903. Photographer Landscape studies.
Newell, R., -1897. Photographer American views. 1.
Purviance, W. T. Photographer Philadelphia and vicinity.
Woodward, C. W. (Charles Warren) Publisher Wissahickon Creek scenery, Pa. 1063, 1086, 1089, 1098.
Woodward, C. W. (Charles Warren) Publisher Philadelphia & vicinity, Pa. 969.
Tyron. Photographer Rambles in Fairmount Park. 46, 48.
De Young Palace Dollar Store. American scenery, Centennial series.
Griffith & Griffith (Firm) American and Foreign views.
London Stereoscopic Company. American views. 161, 170, 172, 173, 190.
McAllister & Brother. Photographer
New York Stereoscopic Co. Publisher
James W. Queen & Company. Publisher
Union View Company. Wissahickon Creek & vicinity, Pa. 1070, 1076.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American scenery.
American scenery, Philadelphia & vicinity.
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Penn. & Delaware views.
Wissahickon Creek, Pa.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 91-F378
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