Research Catalog

Stereoscopic views of Louisiana

Title
Stereoscopic views of Louisiana [graphic].
Publication
1868?-1901?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Blessing, S. T.
  • Jarvis, John F.
  • Lilienthal, Theodore, 1831-1894.
  • Mugnier, George François, 1855-1936.
  • Littleton View Co., publishers.
  • Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
  • H.C. White Co. "Perfec" stereograph. 808, 813.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 15 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 98x178mm. or smaller.
  • 3 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • 13 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of Louisiana: "Old State House" at Baton Rouge with house, river, in foreground; sheep grazing; African American boys standing in sugar cane field, men cutting and loading cane; African Americans hoeing a cotton field, field of ripe cotton, workers picking cotton; rows of "Negro houses" on a plantation; African American woman and children in front of "typical Negro cabin"; moss hanging from a tree, small houses beyond; swamp including man with cypress tree, women looking at 800lb. alligator, and an "Indian Catholic priest's house," studio view of cotton plant. Some views duplicated.
Alternative Title
  • American scenery.
  • Louisiana scenery. 656, 663, 671, 675.
  • New Orleans & vicinity. 296.
  • Stereoscopic gems of Landscape, beauty and art.
Subject
  • African Americans > Louisiana
  • Alligators > Louisiana
  • Capitols > Louisiana > Baton Rouge
  • Children
  • Cotton
  • Cotton plantations > Louisiana
  • Dwellings > Louisiana
  • Cypresses
  • Harvesting > Louisiana
  • Religious dwellings > Louisiana
  • Sheep > Louisiana
  • Spanish moss > Louisiana
  • Sugar plantations > Louisiana
  • Sugarcane > Louisiana
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
  • Silver gelatin photoprints.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by S.T. Blessing, T. Lilienthal, G.F. Mugnier and other photographers and publishers.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F206
OCLC
NYPG90-F206
Title
Stereoscopic views of Louisiana [graphic].
Imprint
1868?-1901?
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
Blessing, S. T. Publisher
Jarvis, John F. Publisher
Lilienthal, Theodore, 1831-1894. Photographer
Mugnier, George François, 1855-1936. Photographer
Littleton View Co., publishers.
Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
H.C. White Co. "Perfec" stereograph. 808, 813.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American scenery.
Louisiana scenery. 656, 663, 671, 675.
New Orleans & vicinity. 296.
Stereoscopic gems of Landscape, beauty and art.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F206
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