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Stereoscopic views of the White House

Title
Stereoscopic views of the White House [graphic].
Publication
1859?-1910?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903.
  • Bonine, R. (Robert K.).
  • Brown, G. O., active 1860-1889.
  • Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901.
  • Cudlip, Charles S.
  • Griffith, George W.
  • Holmes, D. R.
  • Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909.
  • Pollock, Charles.
  • Seaver, C., Jr.
  • Rau, William H., 1855-1920.
  • Smith, W. M.
  • Thorne, George W.
  • W.C. Rogers & Co. pbl
  • American Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
  • Bierstadt Brothers, photographers.
  • Continent Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
  • Griffith & Griffith (Firm), distributors.
  • Holmes & Jarvis, publishers.
  • International Stereoscopic View Company, publishers.
  • International View Company, photographers.
  • Keystone View Company, publishers.
  • Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
  • New York Stereoscopic Co., photographers.
  • Strohmeyer & Wyman, publishers.
  • Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
  • Union View Company, publishers.
  • Webster & Albee, publishers.
  • H.C. White Co., publishers.
  • Woodward Stereoscopic Co., publishers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 60 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x177mm. or smaller.
  • 7 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • 8 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of the White House including the south front: from the treasury, with gardens, lawns, fountains & fences, a detail view showing steps leading the portico, benches along a path, a canvas-covered bandstand-like structure, pond with water lilies, cast or carved lawn furniture made to look like it was build of sticks and branches; the west elevation from the executive office building, conservatory in the foreground, capitol, post office and treasury building visible beyond; the north front, including the carriage drive, gardens, fountains, sculpture, from Lafayette square with Jackson statue by Mills in foreground; east elevation with fountain, view of the same fountain from the west; interior views: the east room, including a view of the altar and floral arrangements for the Roosevelt-Longworth wedding, the Blue room, the Red room, the Green room, the cabinet room, the president's library, the State dining room, including views of tables laid for banquest in honor of Prince Henry, Feb. 24, 1902, the conservatory, the main corridor.
Alternative Title
  • American scenery (stereoscopic).
  • Stereoscopic views.
  • American views.
  • U.S. landscape and art views. 1603.
  • Excelsior stereo. views.
  • Views of Washington and vicinity.
  • President's house, Washington, D.C.
  • The "Perfec" stereograph. 107, 8174.
  • Descriptive views of the aAmerican continent.
  • Views of Washington, D.C.
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Washington, D.C. and vicinity.
Subject
  • Mills, Clark, 1810-1883
  • Longworth, Alice Roosevelt, 1884-1980
  • White House (Washington, D.C.)
  • United States. Department of the Treasury
  • Dwellings > Washington (D.C.)
  • Gardens > Washington (D.C.)
  • Fountains > Washington (D.C.)
  • Greenhouses > Washington (D.C.)
  • Interior architecture > Washington (D.C.)
  • Benches > Washington (D.C.)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Lily ponds > Washington (D.C.)
  • Weddings > Washington (D.C.)
  • Ceremonial rooms > Washington (D.C.)
  • Libraries > Washington (D.C.)
  • Dining rooms > Washington (D.C.)
  • Bedrooms > Washington (D.C.)
  • Banquets > Washington (D.C.)
  • Sculpture > Washington (D.C.)
  • United States > Capital and capitol
  • Lafayette Park (Washington, D.C.)
Genre/Form
  • Stereographs.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Photoprints.
  • Silver gelatin photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by various photographers and publishers.
  • One view has hand-written caption in German.
  • Views by Webster & Albee from view by Jarvis.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F99
OCLC
NYPG90-F99
Title
Stereoscopic views of the White House [graphic].
Imprint
1859?-1910?
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
Bierstadt, Charles, 1819-1903. Photographer
Bonine, R. (Robert K.). phts.
Brown, G. O., active 1860-1889. Photographer
Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. Photographer
Cudlip, Charles S. Publisher
Griffith, George W. Publisher
Holmes, D. R. Photographer
Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909. Photographer
Pollock, Charles. Publisher
Seaver, C., Jr. Photographer
Rau, William H., 1855-1920.
Smith, W. M. Photographer
Thorne, George W. Publisher
W.C. Rogers & Co. Publisher
American Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
Bierstadt Brothers, photographers.
Continent Stereoscopic Company, publishers.
Griffith & Griffith (Firm), distributors.
Holmes & Jarvis, publishers.
International Stereoscopic View Company, publishers.
International View Company, photographers.
Keystone View Company, publishers.
Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
New York Stereoscopic Co., photographers.
Strohmeyer & Wyman, publishers.
Underwood & Underwood, publishers.
Union View Company, publishers.
Webster & Albee, publishers.
H.C. White Co., publishers.
Woodward Stereoscopic Co., publishers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American scenery (stereoscopic).
Stereoscopic views.
American views.
U.S. landscape and art views. 1603.
Excelsior stereo. views.
Views of Washington and vicinity.
President's house, Washington, D.C.
The "Perfec" stereograph. 107, 8174.
Descriptive views of the aAmerican continent.
Views of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. and vicinity.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F99
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