Research Catalog

Title

Stereographic views of the giant sequoia of California [graphic].

Publication

1867?-1902

Details

Additional Authors

• Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903.
• Hazeltine, M. M. (Martin Mason), 1827-1903.
• Scripture, J. C. (John C.)
• Strand, L. G.
• Keystone View Company, publishers.
• Littleton View Co., publishers.
• Continent Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
• Kilburn Brothers, publishers.
• Union View Company, publishers.
• Walker & Fargerstein, photographers.
• Webster & Albee, publishers.
• Universal Photo Art Co. pbl
• Strohmeyer & Wyman, publishers.
• Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

• 39 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 90x179mm. or smaller.
• 11 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;

Summary

Views of the giant sequoia in the Calaveras and Mariposa groves, California: includes views of trees; tourists, including tourists in carriages driving through arches cut out of trees and on horseback, a log cabin; the pavilion over the stump of "the Original Big Tree"; soldiers posed with "the Grizzly Giant" and on horseback atop the "Fallen Monarch"; includes views of the forest in winter with snow on the ground; view of a fern. One general view of the town of Mariposa, California.

Alternative Title

• Descriptive Views of American Scenery. 37, 51, 85.
• Mariposa Big Trees, Cal.
• Scripture's Peeps at Choice American Scenery.
• California and Colorado
• Photographic views of Yosemite and Mammoth Trees.

Subject

• Trees
• Forests > California
• Tourist trade
• Redwoods
• Soldiers
• Log cabins > California
• Snow
• Carriages
• Horses
• California
• Mariposa (Calif.)
• Mariposa County (Calif.)
• Calaveras County (Calif.)

Genre/Form

• Cityscapes.
• Albumen photoprints.
• Stereographs.
• Photoprints.

Note

• Title devised by cataloger.
• Includes views by J. C. Scripture, M. M. Hazeltine, Kilburn Brothers and other photographers and publishers.
• Includes one hand-colored photoprint.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Provenance (note)

• Gift of Robert Dennis, 1982 and Mrs. George R. Collins, 1993.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 89-F330

OCLC

NYPG89-F330

Title

Stereographic views of the giant sequoia of California [graphic].

Imprint

1867?-1902

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.

Cite As:

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Provenance

Gift of Robert Dennis, 1982 and Mrs. George R. Collins, 1993.

Connect to:

NYPL Digital Collections

Local Subject

Hand-colored photoprints.

Added Author

Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903. Photographer

Hazeltine, M. M. (Martin Mason), 1827-1903. Photographer

Scripture, J. C. (John C.) Photographer

Strand, L. G. Publisher

Keystone View Company, publishers.

Littleton View Co., publishers.

Continent Stereoscopic Company, publishers.

Kilburn Brothers, publishers.

Union View Company, publishers.

Walker & Fargerstein, photographers.

Webster & Albee, publishers.

Universal Photo Art Co. Publisher

Strohmeyer & Wyman, publishers.

Underwood & Underwood, publishers.

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added Title

Descriptive Views of American Scenery. 37, 51, 85.

Mariposa Big Trees, Cal.

Scripture's Peeps at Choice American Scenery.

California and Colorado

Photographic views of Yosemite and Mammoth Trees.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 89-F330