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Stereoscopic views of Chinatown in San Francisco

Title
Stereoscopic views of Chinatown in San Francisco [graphic].
Publication
1868?-1900?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Muybridge, Eadweard, 1830-1904.
  • Reilly, John James, 1839-1894.
  • Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916.
  • Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912.
  • Jarvis, John F.
  • Underwood & Underwood. pbl
  • Kilburn Brothers, publishers.
  • Thomas Houseworth & Co., publishers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
26 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x180mm. or smaller.
Summary
Views of Chinatown in San Francisco: includes street scenes; views of store fronts; joss houses, including interiors; restaurant interiors; a man smoking opium in an opium den; portrait of an astrologer in front of a joss house; portraits of Chinese individuals wearing traditional dress. Some views duplicated.
Alternative Title
  • California. 312.
  • San Francisco. 391-393.
  • San Francisco. 845.
  • Views of American Scenery. 108, 115, 130.
  • American Series.
  • Watkins' New Series. 3751, 3758, 3762, 3764.
  • Watkins' Pacific Coast. 2458.
  • Pacific Coast Views. 2458.
Subject
  • Astrology
  • Streets
  • Restaurants > California > San Francisco
  • Interior architecture > California > San Francisco
  • Business enterprises > California > San Francisco
  • Chinese Americans > Clothing and dress
  • Chinese Americans > Spiritual life
  • Chinatown (San Francisco, Calif.)
Genre/Form
  • Portraits.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by various photographers and publishers.
  • Includes a view published by Taber that was made by Watkins.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F406
OCLC
NYPG89-F406
Title
Stereoscopic views of Chinatown in San Francisco [graphic].
Imprint
1868?-1900?
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
Added Author
Muybridge, Eadweard, 1830-1904. Photographer
Reilly, John James, 1839-1894. Photographer
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916. Photographer
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912. Publisher
Jarvis, John F. Publisher
Underwood & Underwood. Publisher
Kilburn Brothers, publishers.
Thomas Houseworth & Co., publishers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
California. 312.
San Francisco. 391-393.
San Francisco. 845.
Views of American Scenery. 108, 115, 130.
American Series.
Watkins' New Series. 3751, 3758, 3762, 3764.
Watkins' Pacific Coast. 2458.
Pacific Coast Views. 2458.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 89-F406
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