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Stereoscopic views of Gloucester, Massachusetts

Title
Stereoscopic views of Gloucester, Massachusetts [graphic].
Publication
1863?-1910?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Beckford, Charles.
  • Elwell, W. A. (William A.), 1821-1891.
  • Friend, Hervey.
  • Moulton, J. S. (John S.), 1820/21-
  • Rollins, E. G.
  • Rogers, John S. E.
  • H.C. White Co., publishers.
  • Keystone View Company, publishers.
  • Cook & Friend, photographers.
  • Procter Brothers, publishers.
  • Perkins & Lefavour, photographers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 28 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x178mm. or smaller.
  • 3 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • 30 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Gloucester, Massachusetts: general views showing building, churches, homes, the harbor with boats; harbor scenes: from Ocean House, harbor and town beyond, from Eastern point showing Five Pound Island, view with large ships, sails partly furled, view showing forest of masts, docks, views from the winter of 1875, including snow covered docks, the steam tug "Vim" towing schooner "D.E. Woodbury" and breaking through the ice, harbor cove from steamboat wharft showing ice; two masted boat, sail set; Pavilion Beach, including view of people on the beach, the Pavilion; street views: Front street, west from Hancock showing buisnesses, druggist, showing Cape Ann Savings Bank, Front street east toward "Old corner," showing jewelry stores, dry goods, east from Sea St. showing telegraph office, wagons, other businesses; unidentified commercial street, possibly Front St.; Middle St. showing trees, homes, unidentified residential street; Old Fort (Stage Fort) including view showing battery; Universalist Church; Atlantic House; Murray Church, including view of organ imported 1778; Universalist Centenary Camp Ground showing tents set up in field, Sept. 1878; residence of Col. E.J. Sherman, surrounded with porches on 2 stories, atop rocks; Alfred Johnsen sailing his dory "Centennial" in which he crossed the Atlantic, 1876; sun drying cod in Gloucester.
Alternative Title
  • Cape Ann scenery. 3, 24, 39, 44, 88, 110, 125, 172.
  • Cape Ann scenery. 1, 4, 6, 7, 42, 45.
  • Cape Ann views. 17.
  • Cape Ann scenery. Series no. 1.
  • Cape Ann scenery. Series no. 2. 20.
  • American views.
  • Gems of American scenery. 440.
  • New series, American views.
  • Cape Ann scenery. Artistic series. 1, 9, 43.
  • Cape Ann scenery. Unique series. 24, 41, 42, 44, 137, 902, 903.
  • The "Best" series.
Subject
  • Banks > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Beaches > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Boarding houses > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Buildings > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Churches > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Codfish > Massachusetts
  • Dories
  • Dwellings > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Fish drying > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Hotels & taverns > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Piers & wharves > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Winter > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Snow > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Offices > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Forts & fortifications > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Islands > Massachusetts
  • Tourist trade > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Sailboats
  • Organs
  • Centennial celebrations > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Camp meetings > Massachusetts > Gloucester
  • Tents > Massachusetts > Gloucester
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by Cook & Friend, Perkins & Lafavour and other photographers and publishers.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F236
OCLC
NYPG90-F236
Title
Stereoscopic views of Gloucester, Massachusetts [graphic].
Imprint
1863?-1910?
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
Beckford, Charles. Publisher
Elwell, W. A. (William A.), 1821-1891. Photographer
Friend, Hervey. Photographer
Moulton, J. S. (John S.), 1820/21- Photographer
Rollins, E. G. Publisher
Rogers, John S. E. Publisher
H.C. White Co., publishers.
Keystone View Company, publishers.
Cook & Friend, photographers.
Procter Brothers, publishers.
Perkins & Lefavour, photographers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Cape Ann scenery. 3, 24, 39, 44, 88, 110, 125, 172.
Cape Ann scenery. 1, 4, 6, 7, 42, 45.
Cape Ann views. 17.
Cape Ann scenery. Series no. 1.
Cape Ann scenery. Series no. 2. 20.
American views.
Gems of American scenery. 440.
New series, American views.
Cape Ann scenery. Artistic series. 1, 9, 43.
Cape Ann scenery. Unique series. 24, 41, 42, 44, 137, 902, 903.
The "Best" series.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F236
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