Research Catalog

Title

Stereoscopic views of Niagara Falls [graphic].

Publication

[1859?-1885?]

Details

Additional Authors

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

• 178 stereographs (photographic prints) : albumen, some col.; 88x179mm. or smaller.
• 5 stereographs (photographic prints) : albumen, b&w ;
• 12 stereographs (photomechanical prints) : halftone, col. ;

Summary

Views of Niagara Falls: falls, rapids, Table rock, winter views, bridges, Terrepin Tower, hotels, tourists posing by the falls, one view of prospect point with two empty chairs; tightrope walkers including "Blondin" on his back, hanging his head upside down, and a view of ships moored at riverbank, town beyond.

Subjects

• Outdoor portraits
• Hand-colored photoprints
• Stereographs
• Photographic prints
• Halftone photomechanical prints
• Albumen prints
• Group portraits
• Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.)
• Winter
• Waterfalls > New York (State)
• Tourist trade
• Observation towers > New York (State) > Niagara Falls
• Hotels & taverns > New York
• Bridges > New York (State) > Niagara Falls
• Aerialists

Genre/Form

• Group portraits.
• Albumen prints.
• Halftone photomechanical prints.
• Photographic prints.
• Stereographs.

Note

• Views of Niagara Falls without attribution or series title.
• Title devised by cataloger.
• Some views have tax stamps affixed.
• Includes six hand-colored views.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 91-F70

OCLC

NYPG91-F70

Title

Stereoscopic views of Niagara Falls [graphic].

Imprint

[1859?-1885?]

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.

Outdoor portraits.

Added Author

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 91-F70