Research Catalog

Stereoscopic views of Kentucky

Title
Stereoscopic views of Kentucky [graphic].
Publication
1865?-1885?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Jarvis, John F.
  • Mullen, Jim.
  • Styles, A. F., 1832-1910.
  • American Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
  • Keystone View Company. pbl
  • Underwood & Underwood, distributors.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 32 stereographs (photoprints), albumen, some col.; 90x178mm. or smaller.
  • 1 stereograph (photoprint) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
Summary
Views of Kentucky, including Ashland, home of Henry Clay, showing the house, a cottage and pigeon house, "Serpentine Walk"; young women on Red River Iron Works Road; Shaker Ferry Rd. showing stone retaining wall; the suspension bridge near Keiser's; views of Alexander's blooded stock, Woodburn, including horses named Almont, Belmont, Woodford Mambrino, Mabrino Patchen, Hermosa, Australian, Blue Grass, Planet, Asteroid and Lexington being held by African American grooms; cattle and sheep; view of Mammoth Cave including African American guides at the mouth of the cave, and stalagmites; the log cabin at Hogdensville where Abraham Lincoln was born, shown preserved inside a "beautiful Greek temple."
Alternative Title
  • American scenery. 541, 573.
  • Gems of Kentucky scenery. 8-10, 12, 27, 103, 2024, 2068-2070, 2072, 2074, 2075, 2077-2079.
Subject
  • Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 > Homes and haunts
  • African Americans
  • Dwellings > Kentucky
  • Dwellings > Kentucky > Hodgensville
  • Bridges > Kentucky
  • Pigeons > Kentucky
  • Trails & paths > Kentucky
  • Roads > Kentucky
  • Stone walls > Kentucky
  • Cattle > Kentucky
  • Horse farms > Kentucky > Woodburn
  • Horses > Kentucky
  • Log cabins > Kentucky
  • Sheep > Kentucky
  • Caves > Kentucky
  • Tourist trade > Kentucky
  • Stalactites & stalagmites > Kentucky
  • Mammoth Cave (Ky.)
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
  • Flash photographs.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by James Mullen, A.F. Styles and other photographers and publishers.
  • Includes one hand-colored view.
  • Some of the views from the series "Gems of Kentucky Scenery" were published by American Stereoscopic Co.; all were photographed by James Mullen. Some of the Alexander's Blooded stock series have hand-written captions stating year foaled, sire, dam and owner.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F201
OCLC
NYPG90-F201
Title
Stereoscopic views of Kentucky [graphic].
Imprint
1865?-1885?
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
Jarvis, John F. pbls.
Mullen, Jim. Photographer
Styles, A. F., 1832-1910. Photographer
American Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
Keystone View Company. Publisher
Underwood & Underwood, distributors.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American scenery. 541, 573.
Gems of Kentucky scenery. 8-10, 12, 27, 103, 2024, 2068-2070, 2072, 2074, 2075, 2077-2079.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F201
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