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Stereoscopic views of the U.S. capitol

Title
Stereoscopic views of the U.S. capitol [graphic] / John F. Jarvis.
Author
Jarvis, John F.
Publication
Washington, D.C. : John F. Jarvis, 1870?-1895?

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Additional Authors
  • Totherick, E.
  • Underwood & Underwood, distributor.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
91 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 90x180mm. or smaller.
Summary
Views of the U.S. Capitol: includes a view with street view in foreground, a view showing drive in front of the capitol being built, view with the Naval or Peace Monument by Simmons, west front, east front showing lawns, men gardening, a wagon, and a covered street car stop; the supreme court room; house and senate chambers, details of the bronze door by Thomas Crawford and the bronze door by Randolph Rogers; sculpture of Lincoln (Ream); statuary hall; Brumidi's allegorical painting in the dome; "Perry's victory on Lake Erie" by W.H. Powell; the marble room; the President's room; lobby of the House of Representatives; speaker's room, Senate; the Congressional library. Some duplication.
Subject
  • Brumidi, Constantino, 1819-1904
  • Crawford, Thomas
  • Ream, Vinnie, 1847-1914
  • Rogers, Randolph, 1825-1892
  • Simmons, Franklin
  • Powell, W. H
  • United States. Supreme Court
  • Library of Congress
  • Capitols > Washington (D.C.)
  • Monuments & memorials > Washington (D.C.)
  • Sculpture > Washington (D.C.)
  • Gardens > Washington (D.C.)
  • Gardening > Washington (D.C.)
  • Doors > Washington (D.C.)
  • Ceremonial rooms > Washington (D.C.)
  • Interior architecture > Washington (D.C.)
  • Libraries > Washington (D.C.)
  • Carts & wagons > Washington (D.C.)
  • Paintings
  • Streets > Washington (D.C.)
  • United States > Capital and capitol
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes 13 hand-colored views.
  • Some views photographed by E. Totherick. Some views distributed by Underwood & Underwood.
  • Includes numbers 6, 7, 21, 37, 128, 131, 134-137, 139-145.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F93
OCLC
NYPG90-F93
Author
Jarvis, John F., publisher.
Title
Stereoscopic views of the U.S. capitol [graphic] / John F. Jarvis.
Imprint
Washington, D.C. : John F. Jarvis, 1870?-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
Hand-colored photoprints.
Added Author
Totherick, E. Photographer
Underwood & Underwood, distributor.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F93
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