Research Catalog

Title

Stereoscopic views of the U.S. Capitol [graphic].

Publication

1859?-1905?

Details

Additional Authors

• Bates, Joseph L., 1806 or 7-1886.
• Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903.
• Bohn, Casimir.
• Campbell, Alfred S.
• Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901.
• Cremer, James, 1821-1893.
• Cudlip, Charles S.
• Fisher, C. V.
• Holmes, D. R.
• M'Clees, J. E.
• Pollock, Charles.
• Purviance, W. T.
• Rau, William H., 1855-1920.
• Rice, M. P.
• Seaver, C., Jr.
• Smith, W. M.
• Stacy, G. (George)
• American Stereoscopic Company. pbl
• Dodge, Collier & Perkins. pbls.
• G.A.F. (Firm), photographers.
• Griffith & Griffith (Firm), distributor.
• International Stereoscopic View Company. pbl
• Keystone View Company. pbl
• Kilburn Brothers, publishers.
• J. W. and J. S. Moulton, publishers.
• New York Stereoscopic Co., publishers.
• H. L. Roberts & Co., publishers.
• H. Ropes & Co., publishers.
• Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
• Webster & Albee, publishers.
• H.C. White Co., publishers.
• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

• 3 stereographs (photoprints) ; silver gelatin, b&w; 90 x 180 mm.
• 3 tissue stereographs : col. ;
• 106 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.
• 10 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
• 3 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;

Summary

Views of the U.S. Capitol: the dome under construction and showing cranes and lifts; the east front, showing gardens, lawns, sidewalks, curbs, lightposts, and horse trolleys; the West front and capitol grounds, including Bartholdi's fountain, the Garfield Monument, gardens; Sculpture: "Columbus" (Persico), "Civilization" (Greenough), "Lincoln" (Ream), the Rogers bronze doors, Statuary Hall, the "historical clock in the Old House chambers; Brumidi's painting in the dome; the House and Senate chambers; Congressional library; the President's room; corridors; a view of the mall from the Capitol; view from Pennsylvania Avenue; general view with a street, homes in the foreground; general view with the Smithsonian beyond; views of prints of the East and West front, and the House chamber.

Alternative Title

• Stereoscopic views of public buildings and statuary in Washington City. 1, 21, 40.
• American scenery.
• American scenery. 1180.
• New American scenery. Washington D.C. and vicinity. 18.
• American views.
• American views. 793, 1022, 1040, 1146, 1148.
• Capitol, Washington, D.C.
• Gems of American scenery. 1204.
• United States views.
• Excelsior Stereo. views.
• Views of Washington and vicinity.
• Views of Washington, D.C. 1188, 1233
• Views in and about Washington City, 1859.
• Washington, D.C.
• Stereoscopic views in and around the capitol.
• Washington. Selected series.
• The Perfec-stereograph. 100.

Subject

• Persico, E. Luigi, 1791-1860
• Greenough, Horatio, 1805-1852
• Rogers, Randolph, 1825-1892
• Ream, Vinnie, 1847-1914
• Brumidi, Constantino, 1805-1880
• Bartholdi, Frédéric Auguste, 1834-1904
• Library of Congress
• United States. Congress
• Capitols > Washington (D.C.)
• Gardens > Washington (D.C.)
• Street architecture > Washington (D.C.)
• Construction
• Fountains > Washington (D.C.)
• Monuments & memorials > Washington (D.C.)
• Interior architecture > Washington (D.C.)
• Street-railroads > Washington (D.C.)
• Sculpture > Washington (D.C.)
• Dwellings > Washington (D.C.)
• United States > Capital and capitol

Genre/Form

• Photoprints.
• Albumen photoprints.
• Stereographs.
• Tissue stereographs.

Note

• Includes views by W.M. Chase, G. Stacy and other photographers and publishers.
• Includes 4 hand-colored photoprints. The tissue stereographs include a layer that is colored so that when they are held to the light they appear colored.
• Tissue views are hand-numbered 9, 11, 25.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 90-F95

OCLC

NYPG90-F95

Title

Stereoscopic views of the U.S. Capitol [graphic].

Imprint

1859?-1905?

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

Bates, Joseph L., 1806 or 7-1886. Publisher

Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903. Photographer

Bohn, Casimir. Publisher

Campbell, Alfred S. Publisher

Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. Photographer

Cremer, James, 1821-1893. Photographer

Cudlip, Charles S. Publisher

Fisher, C. V. Photographer

Holmes, D. R. Photographer

M'Clees, J. E. Photographer

Pollock, Charles. Publisher

Purviance, W. T. Photographer

Rau, William H., 1855-1920.

Rice, M. P. Photographer

Seaver, C., Jr. Photographer

Smith, W. M. Photographer

Stacy, G. (George) Photographer

American Stereoscopic Company. Publisher

Dodge, Collier & Perkins. pbls.

G.A.F. (Firm), photographers.

Griffith & Griffith (Firm), distributor.

International Stereoscopic View Company. Publisher

Keystone View Company. Publisher

Kilburn Brothers, publishers.

J. W. and J. S. Moulton, publishers.

New York Stereoscopic Co., publishers.

H. L. Roberts & Co., publishers.

H. Ropes & Co., publishers.

Underwood & Underwood, publishers.

Webster & Albee, publishers.

H.C. White Co., publishers.

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added Title

Stereoscopic views of public buildings and statuary in Washington City. 1, 21, 40.

American scenery.

American scenery. 1180.

New American scenery. Washington D.C. and vicinity. 18.

American views.

American views. 793, 1022, 1040, 1146, 1148.

Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Gems of American scenery. 1204.

United States views.

Excelsior Stereo. views.

Views of Washington and vicinity.

Views of Washington, D.C. 1188, 1233,

Views in and about Washington City, 1859.

Washington, D.C.

Stereoscopic views in and around the capitol.

Washington. Selected series.

The Perfec-stereograph. 100.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 90-F95