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Stereoscopic views of Cape Ann, Massachusetts

Title
Stereoscopic views of Cape Ann, Massachusetts [graphic].
Publication
1858?-1890?

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Additional Authors
  • Allen, E. L. (Edward L.)
  • Beckford, Charles A.
  • Friend, Hervey.
  • Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909.
  • Moulton, J. S. (John S.), 1820/21-
  • Rogers, John S. E.
  • Rollins, E. G.
  • A.A. Childs & Co. pht
  • G.A.F. (Firm), photographers.
  • Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
  • J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
  • Procter Brothers, photographers.
  • Surdam & White, publishers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 1 tissue stereograph : col.; 84x170mm.
  • 49 stereographs (photographic prints) : albumen, some col. ;
  • 55 stereographs (photographic prints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
  • Cape Ann, Massachusetts: Annisquam River scenery: Annisquam lighthouse, general views and view showing visitors; Capt. Lane's house, town and bridge, Annisquam and Cambridge colony from the mills, "Cambridge Colony" with group of women and children in the foreground; Pearce's Island: boats, camp and campers-out on beach, sailboats beyond, sailing parties and picnickers in row boats, Annisquam light from Maiden's bluff, picnickers in foreground; sail and rowboats on mudflats, Russ' Island, George Steele's cottage, Russ' Island with family group and campers; East Gloucester: picnickers at Bass Rocks, one holding parasol, lighthouse and fog bell, Delphine house and tourists, group on road with willows, Delphine House, view west showing E. Gloucester, view east of Delphine House, sailing ship, Ten Pound island in distance; Craig cottage, group on porch; fishermen and dories, Folly Cove; people and carriage at Good Harbor beach; footprints track across Half Moon beach; Lanesville: group on Willow road, overhung with trees, harbor and breakwater (view also labeled harbor and breakwater, Pigeon Cove).
  • Magnolia Point: group with carriage, baby carriage and croquet mallets in front of Crescent Beach cottage, croquet players, tent at Crescent Camp, Oak Grove Cottage, group, some in boat, going fishing, lobster or cab pot in foreground; Norman's Woe; Pigeon Cove: the harbor, town beyond; wagon, people with fishing poles, Robson Ave., Pigeon Cove house, including view showing children playing with bows and arrows, Ocean View House, Pigeon Cove from Phillips Avenue, Chalybeate Mineral springs, Ocean View Point including sign advertising building sites, quarries in Pigeon Cove, vine-covered oldest house on Cape Ann, group in front includes man making a basket, children and a dog; man fishing with long pole, Pulpit rocks and bridge, visitors at Cathedral Rocks, Great gully, views of shore and waves, sailing ship passing lighthouse, sailboats and dories anchored in Pigeon cove, women on the beach; Rafe's chasm; Methodist Church and Wheeler Point, Riverdale; many-gabled Gardner K. Wonson residence, Rocky Neck; Thatcher Island and its two lighthouses, north lighthouse, south lighthouse and fog whilstle; looking east from Trumbull Granite quarry, West Gloucester, Gen. Butler's residence; fishermen at home, showing dories in front of boathouses; fishing party; groups at beaches; girls playing croquet on lawn in fron t of large house; 6-ox team hauling granite at a quarry; instantaneous marine views. Some views duplicated.
Alternative Title
  • American scenery, the "Best" series.
  • American scenery, marine.
  • American views.
  • Cape Ann scenery. 63, 66, 80, 137.
  • Cape Ann scenery. Unique series. 20, 110, 124-127, 132, 151, 154, 208, 304, 361, 404, 409, 455, 518, 520, 530, 444, 610, 723, 751, 817.
  • Cape Ann scenery, 1871. 28.
  • Cape Ann scenery. Series no. 2. 52, 59, 64, 65, [70].
  • Cape Ann views. 41, 42.
  • Cape Ann scenery. 201, 211.
  • Gems of American scenery. 147, 435, 540.
  • New series, American views.
  • Stereoscopic studies. American scenery.
  • Stereoscopic views of Cape Ann scenery. 41.
  • Cape Ann and Nahant, Mass.
  • Annisquam River series. 1, 2, 4-6, 8-11.
  • Cape Ann scenery--Artistic series. 7.
  • Cape Ann (Mass.) scenery. 157, 171, 172, 194, 195, 205.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Group portraits.
  • Waterscapes.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
  • Tissue stereographs.
Note
  • Includes views by Procter Brothers, John S. Moulton, Hervey Friend and other photographers and publishers.
  • Includes 4 hand-colored views
  • Some views may be from negatives by Heywood, see record nypg90-f233.
  • Tissue view of Annisquam lighthouse has hand-coloring and a fanciful balloon drawn into the sky area.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F235
OCLC
NYPG90-F235
Title
Stereoscopic views of Cape Ann, Massachusetts [graphic].
Imprint
1858?-1890?
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
Allen, E. L. (Edward L.) Photographer
Beckford, Charles A. Publisher
Friend, Hervey. Photographer
Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909. Photographer
Moulton, J. S. (John S.), 1820/21- Photographer
Rogers, John S. E. Photographer
Rollins, E. G. Publisher
A.A. Childs & Co. Photographer
G.A.F. (Firm), photographers.
Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
J. W. and J. S. Moulton, photographers.
Procter Brothers, photographers.
Surdam & White, publishers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American scenery, the "Best" series.
American scenery, marine.
American views.
Cape Ann scenery. 63, 66, 80, 137.
Cape Ann scenery. Unique series. 20, 110, 124-127, 132, 151, 154, 208, 304, 361, 404, 409, 455, 518, 520, 530, 444, 610, 723, 751, 817.
Cape Ann scenery, 1871. 28.
Cape Ann scenery. Series no. 2. 52, 59, 64, 65, [70].
Cape Ann views. 41, 42.
Cape Ann scenery. 201, 211.
Gems of American scenery. 147, 435, 540.
New series, American views.
Stereoscopic studies. American scenery.
Stereoscopic views of Cape Ann scenery. 41.
Cape Ann and Nahant, Mass.
Annisquam River series. 1, 2, 4-6, 8-11.
Cape Ann scenery--Artistic series. 7.
Cape Ann (Mass.) scenery. 157, 171, 172, 194, 195, 205.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F235
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