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Stereoscopic views of hotels in Boston

Title
Stereoscopic views of hotels in Boston [graphic].
Publication
1869?-1885?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Pollock, Charles
  • Soule, John P.
  • American Stereoscopic Company. Boston and vicinity. 1188.
  • J. W. & J. S. Moulton. New series, American views
  • U.S. Stereoscopic Company. pbl
  • Union View Company. Boston, Mass. and vicinity
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views
Description
  • 21 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x176mm. or smaller.
  • 3 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
  • 1 tissue stereograph (photoprint) : albumen, col. ;
Summary
Views of hotels in Boston: American House and businesses next door; the Boylston Hotel; Commonwealth Hotel, one view showing flags and decorations; Hotel Kempton; Norfolk House in the Boston Highlands; Parker House, showing J.B. Chisolm printing office next door, a gate to the Boton Common in the foreground, a tissue view of the Parker house with view torn and colored to make it look like the building is on fire; Putnam Hotel; Revere House, some views showing carriages and trolleys; the St. Cloud Hotel; St. James Hotel; Tremont Hotel, including views of trolleys and carriages.
Alternative Title
  • America illustrated, Boston and suburbs.
  • American scenery, Boston, Mass. and vicinity.
  • American scenery, stereoscopic studies.
  • American scenery.
  • Descriptive series. Boston and neighborhood.
Subject
  • Carriages & coaches > Massachusetts > Boston
  • Fires > Massachusetts > Boston
  • Gates > Massachusetts > Boston
  • Hotels & taverns > Massachusetts > Boston
  • Parks > Massachusetts > Boston
  • Printing industry > Massachusetts > Boston
  • Street-railroads > Massachusetts > Boston
  • Boston (Mass.)
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Tissue stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by John P. Soule, J.W. & J.S. Moulton and other photographers and publishers.
  • Includes one hand-colored view.
  • Tissue view mount is embossed "C.P., Boston," Possibly indicating Charles Pollock, a publisher who produced tissue viwes in the 1870s.
  • Includes views formerly owned by "the Misses Blake."
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F363
OCLC
NYPG90-F363
Title
Stereoscopic views of hotels in Boston [graphic].
Imprint
1869?-1885?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Connect to:
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Added Author
Pollock, Charles. Publisher
Soule, John P. Photographer American views. 552, 553.
Soule, John P. Photographer American views in and about Boston. 255.
Soule, John P. Photographer Boston and vicinity. 628.
American Stereoscopic Company. Boston and vicinity. 1188.
J. W. & J. S. Moulton. New series, American views.
U.S. Stereoscopic Company. Publisher
Union View Company. Boston, Mass. and vicinity.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
America illustrated, Boston and suburbs.
American scenery, Boston, Mass. and vicinity.
American scenery, stereoscopic studies.
American scenery.
Descriptive series. Boston and neighborhood.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F363
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