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Stereoscopic views of Lake Superior Scenery

Title
Stereoscopic views of Lake Superior Scenery [graphic].
Publication
1865?-1890?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Emery, A. G. (Ard G.), 1833-1923.
  • Jenney, J. A.
  • Zimmerman, Charles A., 1844-1909.
  • Bergquest & Johnson, distributor
  • Brubaker & Whitesides. Artistic gems of northwestern scenery
  • Union View Company. Lake Superior and Minn. 1876.
  • Whitney & Zimmerman. Lake Superior scenery, South shore
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views
Description
  • 18 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x176mm. or smaller.
  • 5 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of scenery around Lake Superior: Grand Island: Munising River and falls; Laughing Whitefish Falls; a rocky headland 16 miles from Marquette; Stand Rock, Hemlock Island, Apostle Isles; falls on the Montreal River (Mich.); Falls of the Temperance River; view of waves hitting rocks on shore of the lake; Pigmies bridge, basaltic formation on the North shore; Beaver Bay, showing bay and buildings or homes perched on rocky shore; Poplar River Falls (N. shore); Cross River Falls; Isle Royale: Three Sisters--rocks at Rock Harbor, man fishing in bay or river, island beyond; Silver Island, showing building perched on it, rocky outcropping in the foreground; Welcome Island in Thunder Bay; view of a camp, men using top of food box for dining table, tent with hat hanging above the door. Some views duplicated.
Alternative Title
  • American scenery.
  • North Shore, Lake Superior.
  • American scenery, Lake Superior.
Subject
  • Camping
  • Canoes
  • Fishing > Michigan
  • Fishing > Ontario
  • Huts
  • Islands > Michigan
  • Island > Wisconsin
  • Rivers > Michigan
  • Rock formations > Michigan
  • Rock formations > Ontario
  • Waterfalls > Michigan
  • Isle Royale National Park (Mich.)
  • Superior, Lake
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
Note
  • Includes views by A. G. Emery, J. A. Jenney, Whitney & Zimmerman and other photographers and publishers.
  • Some views have hand-written captions.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Provenance (note)
  • Gift of Robert Dennis, 1982 and Mrs. George R. Collins, 1993.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F415
OCLC
NYPG90-F415
Title
Stereoscopic views of Lake Superior Scenery [graphic].
Imprint
1865?-1890?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Provenance
Gift of Robert Dennis, 1982 and Mrs. George R. Collins, 1993.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Added Author
Emery, A. G. (Ard G.), 1833-1923. Photographer Lake Superior views.
Jenney, J. A. Photographer North Shore, Lake Superior.
Zimmerman, Charles A., 1844-1909. Lake Superior scenery. 911.
Bergquest & Johnson, distributor.
Brubaker & Whitesides. Artistic gems of northwestern scenery.
Union View Company. Lake Superior and Minn. 1876.
Whitney & Zimmerman. Lake Superior scenery, South shore.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American scenery.
North Shore, Lake Superior.
American scenery, Lake Superior.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F415
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