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Stereoscopic views of the Big Trees of California

Title
Stereoscopic views of the Big Trees of California [graphic] / by Carleton E. Watkins and I. W. Taber.
Author
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
Publication
San Francisco : 1867?-1874?

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Additional Authors
  • Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
60 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 89 x 177 mm. or smaller.
Summary
Views in the Calaveras and Mariposa groves of giant sequoia in California: includes views of trees, accomodations, including a log cabin, hotels & a pavilion built on the stump of "the Original Big Tree;" tourists standing near trees & travelling in coaches. Many images duplicated.
Alternative Title
  • Pacific Coast Views. 890, 892, 895, 1165-1167, 1171, 1176.
  • C. E. Watkins, Pacific Coast. 1159, 1163-1169, 1171, 1178.
  • Watkins' Pacific Coast. 1162-1166, 1168, 1169, 3501, 3514, 3520.
  • Watkins' New Series. 3501, 3502, 3505, 3508, 3510, 3514, 3533, 5002.
Subject
  • Trees
  • Forests > California
  • Redwoods
  • Tourist trade
  • Hotels & taverns
  • Log cabins > California
  • California
  • Calaveras County (Calif.)
  • Mendocino County (Calif.)
  • Yosemite National Park (Calif.)
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
Note
  • Views published by Taber may be from negatives made by Watkins.
  • Includes one view not credited to either Watkins or Taber, but duplicating a view that is credited.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F323
OCLC
NYPG89-F323
Author
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916, photographer.
Title
Stereoscopic views of the Big Trees of California [graphic] / by Carleton E. Watkins and I. W. Taber.
Imprint
San Francisco : 1867?-1874?
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
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912. Publisher
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Pacific Coast Views. 890, 892, 895, 1165-1167, 1171, 1176.
C. E. Watkins, Pacific Coast. 1159, 1163-1169, 1171, 1178.
Watkins' Pacific Coast. 1162-1166, 1168, 1169, 3501, 3514, 3520.
Watkins' New Series. 3501, 3502, 3505, 3508, 3510, 3514, 3533, 5002.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F323
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