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Stereoscopic views of New Bedford, Massachusetts

Title
Stereoscopic views of New Bedford, Massachusetts [graphic].
Publication
1860?-1895?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Adams, S. F., 1844-
  • Bierstadt, Albert, 1830-1902.
  • Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903.
  • Gifford, Noah.
  • White, T. E. M., 1834-1909.
  • Bierstadt Brothers, photographers.
  • Brownell & Adams, photographers.
  • M. & H. W. Smith (Firm), photographers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 62 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 88 x 178 mm. or smaller.
  • 5 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
  • Views of New Bedford: general views showing churches, homes, other buildings, water beyond; harbor views: boats in the harbor, the Fairhaven ferryboat, wharves showing ships moored, showing anchors in foreground, barrels on piers, a couple and their sailboat, on dry land, sails up; ship hove down for repairs; men working on boat in shop; street views: view showimg plumed white horses drawing tall wagon, tree-lined County St., Williams St. with a banner for art gallery, Union St., ship at pier at the end of it, Purchase St.: merchants under awnings, view looking north, looking south; from rooftop and upper window, probably on Purchase St., the draw bridge; homes: one showing horse standing in stable beyond house, the [Stumke] house, unidentified greek revival house, interior showing oriental vase, drapes in the door, an object in a bell jar, ornate picture frames; people on porch and balcony of Chequaquett house; New Bedford Institute for Savings; view on the beach at Fairhaven; man, women and children on rustic furniture under trees.
  • Hathaway & Soule Boot & Shoe manufacturers showing employees at upper windows and outside, carriage works visible next door; the city hall and free public library; St. Joseph Hospital; churches: the Middle St. Church, the nave of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, and view showing lectern; Bristol County Courthouse; view of pasture, house and barn just visible; distant view of a factory; flowers growing in pot on stump; stage coach; 3 views of large room with piano, statues, benches and chairs lining it; studio portrait of family, father wearing patterned jacket; studio portrait of family, stereo-viewer on table, one girl with book; toddler with croquet mallet and stake; group on a rocky beach, material in a flask in a laboratory.
Alternative Title
  • New Bedford. Massachusetts. 2, 4, 5.
  • Views in and around New Bedford, Mass. 33.
Subject
  • Banks > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Barrels
  • Beaches > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Boat & ship industry > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Boot & shoe industry > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Carriages & coaches > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Carts & wagons > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Children
  • Churches > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • City & town halls > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Courthouses > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Dwellings > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Families
  • Farms > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Ferries
  • Flowers
  • Gardens > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Hospitals > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Hotels & taverns > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Industrial buildings > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Interior architecture > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Laboratories > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Libraries > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Music rooms > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Men > Clothing and dress
  • Pianos
  • Sailboats
  • Sailing ships > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Shipping > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Stagecoaches > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Stereographs
  • Streets > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Warehouses > Massachusetts > New Bedford
  • Whaling > Massachusetts > New Bedford
Genre/Form
  • Group portraits.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by Bierstadt Brothers, S.F. Adams and other photographers and publishers.
  • Includes one hand-colored view.
  • Some views by Adams may be from negatives made by Bierstadt Bros.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F270
OCLC
NYPG90-F270
Title
Stereoscopic views of New Bedford, Massachusetts [graphic].
Imprint
1860?-1895?
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
Outdoor portraits.
Photographica.
Added Author
Adams, S. F., 1844- Photographer
Bierstadt, Albert, 1830-1902. Photographer
Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903. Photographer
Gifford, Noah. Photographer
White, T. E. M., 1834-1909. Photographer
Bierstadt Brothers, photographers.
Brownell & Adams, photographers.
M. & H. W. Smith (Firm), photographers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
New Bedford. Massachusetts. 2, 4, 5.
Views in and around New Bedford, Mass. 33.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F270
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