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Stereoscopic views of Penobscot County, Maine

Title
Stereoscopic views of Penobscot County, Maine [graphic].
Publication
1868?-1880?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Dean, Wm. P. (William P.), 1834-
  • Wheelden, G. R.
  • Gordon, H. L., photographer.
  • Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909.
  • Dean & Larrabee. pht
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 17 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88 x 177 mm.
  • 9 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of Penobscot County, Maine, including Corinna, Dexter, Etna Campground, Lee, Lincoln, Old Town, Orono and South Orrington: includes general and street views; views of homes and farms, including a snow covered orchard; commercial blocks, a fire station, churches, a building at Maine State College, boats at anchor in the bay, views of resorts and campgrounds, including a steamboat at a landing; views of cottages, tents, and people, some posed on the porch of their cottage; man in canoe holds large salmon as others with poles gather around; the Penobscot Indian village at Old Town.
Alternative Title
Views of Etna Campground.
Subject
  • Maine State College
  • Dwellings > Maine
  • Fire stations > Maine
  • Fire engines & equipment
  • Churches > Maine
  • Streets
  • Farms > Maine
  • Orchards > Maine
  • Universities > Maine
  • Educational buildings > Maine
  • Fishing
  • Resorts > Maine
  • Tents
  • Camp meetings > Maine
  • Steamboats
  • Tugboats
  • Tourist trade
  • Camps > Maine
  • Penobscot Indians
  • Indians of North America > Maine
  • Maine
  • Penobscot County (Me.)
  • Corinna (Me.)
  • Dexter (Me.)
  • Lee (Me.)
  • Lincoln (Me.)
  • Old Town (Me.)
  • Orono (Me.)
  • South Orrington (Me.)
Genre/Form
  • Spirit photographs.
  • Portraits.
  • Group portraits.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by William P. Dean, G. R. Wheelden and other photographers and publishers.
  • "The Haunted Mill" shows a ghostly man (created by underexposure) standing amid the ruins of a mill. 2 copies, with different men as ghosts.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F302
OCLC
NYPG89-F302
Title
Stereoscopic views of Penobscot County, Maine [graphic].
Imprint
1868?-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
Outdoor portraits.
Photographica.
Added Author
Dean, Wm. P. (William P.), 1834- Photographer
Wheelden, G. R. Photographer
Gordon, H. L., photographer. Photographer
Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909. Photographer
Dean & Larrabee. Photographer
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Views of Etna Campground.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F302
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