Research Catalog

Title

Stereoscopic views of Washington, D.C. [graphic] / by T.W. Smillie.

Author

Smillie, T. W., 1843-1917

Publication

Washington, D.C. : T.W. Smillie, 1870?-1890?

Details

Additional Authors

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

46 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x177mm.

Summary

Views of Washington, D.C., including the capitol: view from the botanic garden conservatory, with part of the greenhouse visible in the foreground, from the Smithsonian, with the curving drives in the foreground, details of Brumidi's allegorical painting in the dome, the Marble room, the House and Senate chambers, the sculpture "Civilization" (Greenough); the White house, including the north front and statue of [Jefferson], carriage drive with a buggy at the curb, from the Treasury building with fountain, the south elevation, with fountain in foreground; the Agriculture dept. building; the Treasury building; the Smithsonian Institution, including interior views of the museum; the Patent Office, including views of the South Hall; a general view from the Capitol with botranical garden conservatory, the Smithsonian, a half-built Washington Monument and the Potomac River visible; a goose or monk fish, possibly in the Smithsonian's collection, showing its gaping mouth.

Alternative Title

Washington City and vicinity.

Subject

• Brumidi, Constantino, 1819-1904
• Greenough, Horatio, 1805-1852
• Smithsonian Institution
• United States. Department of the Treasury
• United States. Agriculture Dept
• United States. Patent Office
• United States. Congress
• Capitols > Washington (D.C.)
• Fish
• Greenhouses > Washington (D.C.)
• Gardens > Washington (D.C.)
• Sculpture > Washington (D.C.)
• Museums > Washington (D.C.)
• Government buildings > Washington (D.C.)
• Interior architecture > Washington (D.C.)
• Monuments & memorials > Washington (D.C.)
• Carriages & coaches > Washington (D.C.)
• Fountains > Washington (D.C.)
• Ceremonial rooms > Washington (D.C.)
• Mural painting and decoration, American > Washington (D.C.)
• Zoology > Washington (D.C.)

Genre/Form

• Photoprints.
• Albumen photoprints.
• Stereographs.

Note

• Some views have a blind stamp that reads "T.W. Smillie, photographer, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C." Smillie, born 1843, began working at the Smithsonian in 1869, became head of photographic services in 1871, a position he held until his death in 1917. See Picturescope, vol. 32, no. 1, p. 6 for more information.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 90-F94

OCLC

NYPG90-F94

Author

Smillie, T. W., 1843-1917, photographer.

Title

Stereoscopic views of Washington, D.C. [graphic] / by T.W. Smillie.

Imprint

Washington, D.C. : T.W. Smillie, 1870?-1890?

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Cite As:

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Connect to:

NYPL Digital Collections

Added Author

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added Title

Washington City and vicinity.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 90-F94