Research Catalog

Title

Stereoscopic general views of Washington, D.C. [graphic].

Publication

1860?-1890?

Details

Additional Authors

• Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903.
• Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901.
• Jarvis, John F.
• Keystone View Company. pbl
• Kilburn Brothers. pbl
• Underwood & Underwood. pbl
• Webster & Albee. pbl
• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

• 21 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 90x180mm. or smaller.
• 1 stereograph (photoprint) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
• 2 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;

Summary

General views of Washington, D.C.: view across the Potomac from Arlington Heights, a decorative urn in foreground, the capitol and unfinished Washington Monument visible; views from the dome of the Capitol, including views of building and homes, Pennsylvania Avenue, looking north showing the Mall and the Washington Monument; views from the Washington Monument, looking east with National Museum, Capitol, Agriculture Dept. and Smithsonian visible, loking N.E. past General Post Office, looking N. with WhiteHouse and State Dept. (later Executive Office building); from rooftop with Capitol in view; from the lunatic asylum.

Alternative Title

• American Views.
• Chase's celebrated collection of national views. 1008, 1150.
• United States views.
• American scenery. Washington, D.C.
• Views of Washington, D.C. 1248, 1250.

Subject

• White House (Washington, D.C.)
• Smithsonian Institution
• United States. Agriculture Dept
• United States. Department of State
• Dwellings > Washington (D.C.)
• Buildings > Washington (D.C.)
• Government buildings > Washington (D.C.)
• Monuments & memorials > Washington (D.C.)
• Post offices > Washington (D.C.)
• Streets > Washington (D.C.)
• Parks > Washington (D.C.)
• Washington (D.C.) > Capital and capitol
• Mall, The (Washington, D.C.)
• Potomac

Genre/Form

• Cityscapes.
• Albumen photoprints.
• Stereographs.
• Silver gelatin photoprints.
• Photoprints.

Note

• Includes views by W. M. Chase, John F. Jarvis, Kilburn Brothers and other photographers and publishers.
• Includes 2 hand-colored views.
• One view is stamped "Division of Prints, Library of Congress, No. 45201" and "Sep 27, 1916" and has hand-wrttine notation "Duplicate".

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 90-F103

OCLC

NYPG90-F103

Title

Stereoscopic general views of Washington, D.C. [graphic].

Imprint

1860?-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

Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903. Photographer

Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. Photographer

Jarvis, John F. Publisher

Keystone View Company. Publisher

Kilburn Brothers. Publisher

Underwood & Underwood. Publisher

Webster & Albee. Publisher

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added Title

American Views.

Chase's celebrated collection of national views. 1008, 1150.

United States views.

American scenery. Washington, D.C.

Views of Washington, D.C. 1248, 1250.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 90-F103